Sather Tower, Berkeley

Name: Sather Tower
Address: S Hall Rd, Berkeley, 94720-0001, United States

#6 among attractions in Berkeley

Tower, Top attraction, Gothic Revival architecture, Observation decks and towers, More...

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Facts and practical information

Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice. It is a recognizable symbol of the university. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1914 (111 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 37°52'20"N, 122°15'29"W

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S Hall RdBerkeley (University of California-Berkeley)Berkeley 94720-0001 United States

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Day trips

Sather Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

~1810 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
10 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
~1290 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
7 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
16 min walk • Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a regional theater company located in Berkeley, California. It runs seven productions each season from its two stages in Downtown Berkeley.
~900 ftSW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
5 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
~1200 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
6 min walk • The University of California Museum of Paleontology is a paleontology museum located on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. The museum is within the Valley Life Sciences Building, designed by George W. Kelham and completed in 1930.
~1100 ftS
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
6 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Brewery
Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley
16 min walk • Triple Rock is a brewpub in Berkeley, California.
~390 ftS
Library
Institute of Governmental Studies, Berkeley
2 min walk • The Institute of Governmental Studies is an interdisciplinary organized research unit at UC Berkeley, located in Moses Hall. It was founded in 1919 as the Bureau of Public Administration.
0.4 miW
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley
12 min walk • The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are a combined art museum, repertory movie theater, and archive associated with the University of California, Berkeley.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley
14 min walk • The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, formerly known as the Judah L. Magnes Museum from 1961 until its reopening in 2012, is a museum of Jewish history, art, and culture in Berkeley, California. The museum, which was founded in 1961 by Seymour and Rebecca Fromer, is named for Jewish activist Rabbi Judah L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sather Tower?

Nearby attractions include Doe Memorial Library, Berkeley (2 min walk), Bancroft Library, Berkeley (2 min walk), Institute of Governmental Studies, Berkeley (2 min walk), South Hall, Berkeley (2 min walk).

How to get to Sather Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sather Tower:

Bus

Hearst Mining Circle • Lines: C, H, N, P, Rfs, Ss (3 min walk)
Moffitt Library • Lines: C, N, Ss (4 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (15 min walk)