The bells inside the glockenspiel do not actually move, but the strikers are programmed to strike the bells at the correct time. The glockenspiel is made of a variety of materials, including fiberglass figurines that move through mechanical means. New Ulm Park and Recreation facilities maintenance supervisor Ryan Weier said the glockenspiel is a very unique structure, and with that brings a unique bit of challenges.Ĭity staff can complete basic maintenance, including refinishing the clock hands and face, but with dozens of interior and exterior components, outside specialty work is required. With this many moving parts, maintenance of the glockenspiel is an ongoing need.
Three-feet-high, animated figurines appear and move to the music as they depict the history and development of New Ulm. It contains 37 bells that chime each quarter hour and play programmed pieces at specifically timed hours of the day. The 45-foot-high structure is one of the world’s few, free-standing carillon clock towers. © 2023 Portal München Betriebs GmbH & Co.The clock tower was dedicated on May 25, 1980. Night watchman call from Richard Wagner's Meistersinger von Nürnberg
The Glockenspiel (a Carillon) has a program all year round which is enticing to tourists and residents. In 2007, it was refurbished, cleaned and retuned for the first time in almost 100 years.The Glockenspiel in the New City Hall consists of a total of 43 bells.More facts about the Glockenspiel on Marienplatz After a severe plague epidemic, the barrel makers are said to have been the first to venture out into the streets again, dancing to amuse the plague-stricken population. The lower floor shows the Schäffler dance. The Bavarian knight triumphed over his opponent from Lorraine. In honor of the bride and groom, a jousting tournament took place on Marienplatz. The Glockenspiel in the City Hall tower shows two events from Munich's city history: First, the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V and Renate of Lorraine, celebrated in February 1568.
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