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The Bert Bolle Barometer is officially recognized as the largest barometer in the world by the International Guinness Book of Records. The Barometer is a lively instrument, constantly 'on the move'. Visitors are invited to climb the stairs and follow the water to the top, where it starts to boil spontaneously, although its temperature is only about 20 degrees! Within another two minutes all the water will be back in the cistern downstairs. Entrance to the Barometer is free!
This huge instrument is unique in the world and was donated by Bert and Ethne Bolle to the community of Denmark in 2007. Bert and Ethne Bolle retired in 1999, left the Netherlands and migrated to Western Australia, where they found their beautiful spot in the pristine environment of Denmark. Bert is a writer and Ethne an artist painter.
During the twelve years before their migration, they ran the Barometer Museum in their 18th century country house at Maartensdijk in the Netherlands. The main attraction in their museum was a giant water barometer in the main hall. The twelve metre high instrument is officially recognized as the largest barometer in the world by The International Guinness Book of Records.
Bert, who had designed and built the instrument himself, didn't want to part with his creation, and so the barometer made the journey to Down Under. It came back to life in the Barometer Tower of the new Denmark Visitor Centre, and is named The Bert Bolle Barometer.
Bert made a website on his Water Barometer. Please surf to www.bertbolle.com and read more about the history of this fascinating instrument.
Contact: Bert prefers a quiet lifestyle, so if you have a question, please write to him rather than using the phone, if you can. Bert's postal address: RMB 1021 Denmark WA 6333. Or send him an E-mail through his website.
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