The Tsar's bell with the senate and the Savior's Tower in the distance. The Tsar's Bell is the largest in the world, weighting over 200 tons. It still was in its casting pit when the Kremlin caught fire in 1737. Cold water was poured over the hot bell and a large piece (weighing 11 tons) broke off. Now days, visitors who strayed out of the cross walk area were sternly repremanded.
(09.14 24Jun00)
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