netherlands carillon

GroverR

You will see this when you visit the Marine Corp Monument as it is right next door. On the moonlight monument tour they also tell you about it as you circle the Marine Monument. For us it was enough to see and learn about on our tour. I was not aware you could climb. I will have to do that next time.

BarbH886

An interesting carillon (bell tower) not far from the Iwo Jima memorial. Likely to be something you'll see driving by, as there's no real parking nearby.

ZivB80

This monument is definitely worth a stop. The people of the Netherlands commissioned the monument in 1954 to thank the US for our support during and after WWII. It is surrounded by tulips during the summer which is kind of cool as well. But the view from the top is phenomenal! You look out over the tulips, to the Potomac, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capital in the background. The upper deck is closed in the winter but open during warmer months. This is also a great place to watch the moon rise over DC. Remember, a full moon always rises at sunset, so time your visit accordingly, if you want to get a shot of the full moon.

56KClaire

The official website leads one to believe that there is a daily recording of the bells played at noon. On the day we visited, there were no bells played so we improvised with our i-phones to hear a concert....Sadly the tower is in poor shape and needs some tender loving care. The biggest attraction is its proximity to the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the view, along with 2 large statues that are good for climbing and posing. If the website were updated to accurately list when we could actually hear the bells, there would certainly be more of a reason to visit.

Still-Enjoying-Life

Other reviewers have covered the +'s & -'s of this GIFT fm The Netherlands.U.S. govt & we, as taxpayers should be ashamed of the poor condition it's in.Recommend visiting in the spring when the weax is warmer & the flowers are blooming.Great view eastward of DC.A sobering reminder that so many other countries suffered far more than ours did during WWII ... i.e., occupied, populations decimated, entire cities destroyed!

WhitO5214

I really like this. It's a great spot with a great view, and if you can play the bells, you can climb up and do so! This is an excellent DC viewing point. I love to bring people here.

Tadpolewizard

The monument itself isn't that beautiful, though it impresses for the height.It is a gift from the Netherlands government a few decades ago for their ties with the US and American aid on th World War II.Didn't hear the carillon working, must be nice, with its 49 old + 1 new bell - there is a toten with its history written down on it.The highs are: the bucolic environment around; plenty of space to sit; the shadow under the sun.It's worth to visit it, because it's in between the Marine Corps Memorial and the Arlington National Cemetery, which leads the attraction to an almost must-go standard.

806andrewm

If if would not have been considered impolite, I'd have sent it back to the Netherlands. Early industrial wasteland is not a style of architecture that sits well with me.Turn right on the path before you reach it and you'll get to the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial.

Ronniejean

This carillion is at Iwo Jima Memorial. If you hear it, great, but not anything to go out of the way for. While here visit JFK Eternal Flame, Changing of the Guard, Robt E Lee's Custis Lee mansion.

jeffl499

Set on a hill on the other side of the Potomac, this prominent structure celebrates the friendship of the Dutch and Americans after the liberation from Nazi occupation during World War II. The gratitude for the American contribution to this process is symbolized by a full set of bells that chime periodically throughout the day and evening. The 50th bell was dedicated in during the first Clinton term on the 50th anniversary of the liberation. Turning from the monument toward Washington opens a beautiful vista of the Capital. All of the major monuments as well as the Capitol Dome and orange roof tops of key governmental buildings are part of an unforgettable picture. Take time to relax and enjoy the view.

jdsMunich

If you have a chance, go to the Carillon for Sunrise Service. When I was in high school, our choir often sang, and it was a wonderful, magical experience.

Pillsbury1111

A wonderful memorial and gift to the United States of America.Must be seen and heard to be appreciated. Moving.

SharronC657

We visited in April so appropriately, all the beautiful tulip beds were in full bloom. This carillon is sited close to the Iwo Jima Marine monument and is worth a look at.

ctsb1903

The tulips surrounding are amazing. It's adjacent to the Marine Corps Memorial (same parking). Nice bells too. Thank you Netherlands.

sjp38501

Listened to the pealing of the Carillon while visiting the Marine Corps Memorial, a nice touch to a sobering monument.