Monday, December 21, 2020

Its bells ring out at Vatican. Now, online sales help Italy's oldest bell foundry keep ancient trade alive

Antonio Delli Quadri, Master Bell Maker

In Italy, turreted church towers are part of the country's fabric, as are the bronze bells in the belfry that call the faithful to mass. But as church attendance has dropped, so has demand for the giant bronzes, so bell makers are turning to online sales to keep their craft alive.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/church-bells-italy-1.5843404?cmp=rss

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