The tower features a 61-bell carillon, which is played Monday through Saturday at noon and again at 6 pm. However, during final exam periods, the bells are silent after playing "They're Hanging Danny Deever in the Morning" at noon on the Friday before the start of finals. An elevator runs from the ground floor to the observation deck between 10 am and 4 pm; the view from the Campanile out to the San Francisco Bay is spectacular on days when low-lying clouds and fog are minimal. Admission is currently $1 for the general public.
It is rumored that the former Palaentology department still stores its fossils and bones in the Campanile. The Campanile is located in front of Le Conte Hall and is visble from almost every point on campus.
Cam`pa*ni"le (?), n. [It. campanile bell tower, steeple, fr. It. & LL. campana bell.] Arch.
A bell tower, esp. one built separate from a church.
Many of the campaniles od Italy are lofty and magnificent atructures. Swift.
© Webster 1913.
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