National Carillon

National Carillon

The National Carillon is located on a peninsula by Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was a gift from the British government to the Australian Commonwealth to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canberra becoming the nation’s capital, and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970.

The National Carillon stands 50 metres tall and was designed by architects from Western Australia. While most carillons have 23 bells, Canberra’s National Carillon features 55 bronze bells, making it one of the carillons with the most bells in the world. The National Carillon plays beautiful chimes on a regular schedule, which can be heard from afar. At night, the illuminated carillon becomes even more stunning, establishing it as one of Canberra’s most iconic landmarks. The National Carillon holds great significance for both locals and international visitors, serving as a prime gathering spot for annual celebrations. On Australia Day and other traditional holidays, people from across the country come together here to celebrate.

The National Carillon also hosts concerts, where its melodious bells harmonise with other musical instruments to create wonderful and enchanting tunes, attracting countless visitors to stop and enjoy the music.

National Carillon

Must-visit reason: One of the carillons with the most bells in the world

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Australia

State/Province where the attraction is located: Australian Capital Territory

City where the attraction is located: Canberra