Bell ringer playing in the tower bell known as the Torre del Miguelete next to the cathedral of Valencia, Spain

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The tower is called Miguelete and was built on the XIV century next to the cathedral of Valencia. There are 11 bells in the belfry. The oldest one is from 1305 and the newest one from 1735. Here, the bell ringer plays by the means of a rope turning the bell 360 degrees. This method of playing has been done since mid XV century. There are 11 bells on the belfry of the cathedral of Valencia, Spain. The ancient tradition of bell ringing is still kept by a group of new bell ringers that help to maintain such a beautiful traditionn

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Size: 3400px × 5079px
Location: Belfry of the Cathedral of Valencia, Spain
Photo credit: © Luz Martin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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