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Most Famous Polish Bell Has 500 Years

Tourist are visiting the Sigismund Bell (Zygmunt) during an open day marking the 500th anniversary of the hanging of the bell on the Wawel Cathedral tower. Krakow, Poland on June 29, 2021. The Sigismund Bell, made by Hans (Johannes) Beham, was cast in Krakow in 1520. It is the largest historic bell in Poland that rings nowadays only on the most important religious and national holidays and celebrations. Touching the clipper of the Sigismund Bell with left hand supposingly gives luck and your wish will happen. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#6844194
Date Taken	29 June 2021
Location	N/A
Photographer	Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto

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