Union Station Bell

The Union Station Bell, in Washington

The Union Station Bell is a replica of the famous Liberty Bell, placed between the Columbus Memorial and the station. The Washington audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this symbol of American freedom, copy of the emblematic bell of the independence of the United States.

The replica of the Liberty Bell

This bell, placed between the Columbus Memorial and Union Station, is a replica of the Liberty Bell, one of the symbols dearest to the American nation. The original Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia, where it is said to have rung at the proclamation of the independence of the United States, thus becoming one of the emblems of freedom and of the birth of the country. Recognisable by its famous crack and the inscription that it bears, proclaiming freedom throughout the country, the bell has become a national icon. Replicas of it have been made and installed in numerous places of the United States, to diffuse this symbol of union and patriotism. That of Washington, exhibited near the main station of the capital, thus welcomes the travellers with this reminder of the founding values of the nation. Modest by its size but strong by its symbolic significance, this bell invites to remember the ideals of freedom and independence. A symbol of freedom and an emblematic replica, the Union Station Bell is an interesting stop of the discovery of Washington.

What to see

Here you discover the replica of the Liberty Bell, placed between the Columbus Memorial and Union Station; the original, in Philadelphia, is said to have rung at the proclamation of the independence of the United States, becoming a national icon recognisable by its crack, and this copy welcomes the travellers with this reminder of the values of freedom of the nation. The Union Station Bell is a symbol of freedom in Washington. It is an interesting stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Union Station Bell lies between the Columbus Memorial and the Union Station station, in Washington, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible. You discover it during a walk in the surroundings of the station.

What is the Union Station Bell in Washington?

A replica of the Liberty Bell, placed between the Columbus Memorial and the station; the original, in Philadelphia, is said to have rung at the proclamation of the independence of the United States and has become a national icon recognisable by its crack, symbol of the values of freedom and independence of the nation.

Where is the Union Station Bell in Washington?

Between the Columbus Memorial and the Union Station station, in Washington, in the United States.