Dream Day in Italy: Learn How Bells Are Made in Molise (December 2023/January 2024)

This article originally appeared in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Dream of Italy. At the Marinelli Bell Foundry in the town of Agnone, one of the world’s oldest crafts — the making of church bells — is on display. The foundry, established in the 14th century by the Marinelli family, is still a working factory that crafts custom church bells. Customers specify a design…

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