Torre Insignia Carillon in Mexico City, Mexico

Carillons are peculiar musical instruments that basically consist of bells that are played with the use of a keyboard. The instrument had its peak popularity in the Low Countries (Netherlands and Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium), in the Middle Ages. Therefore, it could be expected that one of the world’s superlative carillons would have been a gift from Belgium to its destination country. Less expected, however, is what this destination country is. The world’s tallest carillon is located at the top of the Torre Insignia skyscraper in Mexico City….

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