Campanile (Sather Tower)

Sather Tower is THE landmark of the University of California Berkeley campus. Modeled after The Campanile de San Marco in Venice, Italy, most people call Sather Tower by its unofficial name, "The Campanile" (which means "bell tower" in Italian.)

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    campanile.berkeley.edu

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    Scenic Lookout

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Campanile Esplanade Berkeley , CA 94709 United States

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Jordan Silver

This is one of the best lookout points in the Bay Area. Ask the elevator operator what goes on/went on on all the floors you are passing...you might find it fascinating!

Cal

The Campanile is home to the 10,500 pound Great Bear Bell, which has the image of young bears and the constellation Ursa Major. The bell tolls on the hour and was a gift of Evelyn and Jerry Chambers.

Jonathan Rodriguez

The Campanile is probably Cal's most recognizable location. During Big Game week it is light up with different projections bring school pride and spirit to the campus. It's also taller than Stanfurds!

Cal

The Campanile was built in 1914 and stands 307 feet tall, making it the third tallest bell and clocktower in the world. Take a tour and travel up 200 feet to the observation platform . What a view ! Read more

Shawn Calhoun

Iconic. A must see when you stop at Cal ????

Cal Manager

Site of Homecoming Headquarters. Information booth is across the street from South Hall. Open Friday 9 am-5 pm and Saturday 8 am - 5 pm.

lynn friedman

it's worth the $3 ticket to ride 7 floors to the top- especially if you're list on campus

Ally M

Beautiful views from up top. You can see for miles.

Kathryn Mills

If you hear music playing go up and watch it being played live!

Tiffany Ng

Get to the top between 12 and 12:10 Monday-Saturday to experience the carillon played live. You can see the carillonist playing the keyboards with hands and feet !

Bubba Brooks

Nice view and free for students!

Cal

Go to the top, see the view , take photos, and enjoy!

Sean Rouse

The marble bench just outside the door is dedicated to Californians who died in World War 1

Christopher Azar

Wander the campus.. Another great daytime activity.

Tiffany Ng

45 minute professional carillon concert every Sunday at 2 pm. Little known fact: Printed programs at door.

Everyday

3 dollars if you don't go to Berkeley!

Pietro Rampazzo

Rispetto al Campanile di San Marco (Venice) qua sali con l'ascensore hahaha

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UCバークレーの象徴。

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