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Harkness Tower

James Gamble Rogers's 216 foot Gothic tower of 1921, the tallest thing on campus, with a carillon of 54 bells that plays most evenings. Part of Memorial Quadrangle, now Branford and Saybrook colleges.

Guide's tip. Carillon concerts are free; check the guild's schedule. Tower climbs are only through the guild.

On a walking tour. Stop 4 of 10 on the walking tour Yale, from the Old Campus to the libraries, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 15 min for a visit