The Independence Bell

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The Independence Bell

With the name of the Independence Bell, journalist and historian Francisco María Núñez (1892-1984) "baptized" the old bell that, since 1933, has adorned the main entrance of the old parish of Cartago, popularly known as the Ruins of the Parish.Cast in 1818 by a craftsman from the Heredia Cartín family, the bicentennial bell was originally consecrated to Our Lady of the Angels, where it played a crucial role in its sanctuary for over a century.Re…