The Bell Tower, Perth (must see)
The Bell Tower is a 271-foot tower that is home to 18 bells known as the Swan Bells. The copper and glass building was designed by architectural firm Hames Sharley. The tower was specifically created to withstand the ringing of the bells, which have a combined weight of nine tons.
Along with a six-story bell chamber made with reinforced concrete, the Bell Tower uses soundproof doors and window covers. This helps to muffle the sound of the bells or redirect the chimes as needed.
The bells themselves are referred to as the Swan Bells due to the building's proximity to the Swan River. They consist of a set of 12 bells from Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London. The other six were cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry using metals mined in Western Australia. The Swan Bells are the second largest set of change ringing bells in the world.
Along with a six-story bell chamber made with reinforced concrete, the Bell Tower uses soundproof doors and window covers. This helps to muffle the sound of the bells or redirect the chimes as needed.
The bells themselves are referred to as the Swan Bells due to the building's proximity to the Swan River. They consist of a set of 12 bells from Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London. The other six were cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry using metals mined in Western Australia. The Swan Bells are the second largest set of change ringing bells in the world.
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Sight Name: The Bell Tower
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perth, Australia
Create Your Own Walk in Perth
Creating your own self-guided walk in Perth is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Perth Historic Buildings Walk
Established by British settlers in 1829 and originally named the Swan River Colony, the city of Perth boasts a wealth of old buildings – governmental, religious, residential, commercial and institutional, – many of which are heritage-listed.
Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Perth Introduction Walking Tour
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. With a population of more than 2 million, the metropolitan area is the fourth largest in the country.
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles