The famous crack
Down its side.
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The Liberty Bell is a historic bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, displayed today in the Liberty Bell Center across the street from Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park, about 1.5 km from the city centre in a straight line. It was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from a London foundry and cast with a biblical line calling for liberty to be proclaimed throughout the land. It cracked the first time it was rung after arriving, and was recast twice by two local workmen whose names appear on it. It was rung to summon lawmakers and to call citizens to public meetings. The dark bronze bell with its famous long crack hangs from a wooden yoke in a glass hall, and through the windows behind it you can see the white tower of Independence Hall, so both landmarks fit in one picture. Entry is free, visitors usually pass a security check first, and queues can be long in summer and holidays, so early morning is best. It pairs easily with Independence Hall next door.
Down its side.
Behind the glass.
Around the rim.
Liberty Bell Center, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, United States
Yes, with a security check.
Early, before the queues.
