Carillon

There is an attraction in Canberra which has become a favourite of ours over the years – the [url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/visiting/carillon.htm]National Carillon[/url].

Having lunch or afternoon tea on Aspen island during a recital is a very relaxing way to spend time while in Canberra. Once you understand how a Carillon works, you can appreciate the skill involved in creating music with these complex bell towers.

Interestingly, I have noted that some of the advertising material and maps available for Canberra incorrectly spell it “Carillion” – which apparently is not uncommon according to the [url=http://www.gcna.org/data/carillion.html]The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America[/url]. Their web page lists some of the reasons why this mistake might be made.