Kessler Campanile, Atlanta

Name: Kessler Campanile
Address: Atlanta, United States

#104 among attractions in Atlanta

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The Kessler Campanile is an 80-foot-tall campanile located at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Designed by artist Richard Hill, a University of Georgia graduate, it was originally constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games. It is named after Richard C. Kessler, Tech graduate and former head of Days Inns. It is frequently referred to as "The Campanile" or "The Shaft". The amphitheater and the Campanile reopened in 2011 after a two-year-long reconstruction as part of the ongoing Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons construction. ()

Coordinates: 33°46'27"N, 84°23'54"W

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Northeast Atlanta (Georgia Tech)Atlanta United States

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Kessler Campanile – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Center for Civil and Human Rights, Bobby Dodd Stadium, McCamish Pavilion, Fox Theatre.

0.8 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta
20 min walk • In the heart of Atlanta, the Center for Civil and Human Rights stands as a poignant testament to the enduring struggle for equality and justice. This museum, which opened its doors in 2014, offers a comprehensive and immersive experience into the civil rights movement...
~1500 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta
8 min walk • Bobby Dodd Stadium stands as a proud monument to collegiate sports in the bustling heart of Atlanta, Georgia. As the home field for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, this historic venue is the oldest continuously used on-campus site for college football in...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Universities and schools
McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta
14 min walk • McCamish Pavilion, known as the "Thrillerdome," is a dynamic sport venue situated in the bustling city of Atlanta, United States. Serving as the home court for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's and women's basketball teams, this arena is a hub for athletic...
0.7 miE
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
19 min walk • The Fox Theatre, a historic landmark nestled in the heart of Atlanta, United States, is a testament to the grandeur of the 1920s. This opulent theatre, opened in 1929, was originally conceived as a lavish movie palace and today stands as one of the city's cultural...
~1250 ftSE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Tech Tower, Atlanta
7 min walk • The Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Administration Building, commonly known as Tech Tower, is a historic building and focal point of the central campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
0.9 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Shakespeare Tavern, Atlanta
22 min walk • The Shakespeare Tavern is an Elizabethan playhouse located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Starting productions at Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta in 1984, the Tavern moved to 499 Peachtree Street in 1990.
0.4 miE
Park
Brittain Dining Hall, Atlanta
11 min walk • Brittain Dining Hall is the primary dining hall of East Campus at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dedicated in name of Marion L. Brittain, it serves as the primary dining location for all Freshman Experience and Area II housing residents.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Atlanta
15 min walk • The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking is a research institution and public museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of paper and paper technology.
0.6 miE
Skyscraper
One Georgia Center, Atlanta
17 min walk • One Georgia Center is a skyscraper in SoNo, Atlanta, at the intersection of West Peachtree Street and North Avenue. Completed in 1968, the 24-story building is notable for its Georgia marble exterior.
0.4 miNW
Park, Quad, Field
Burger Bowl Field, Atlanta
10 min walk • Burger Bowl is an athletic field on the West Campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, at the intersection of Hemphill Avenue and Ferst Street. It is located behind the Fitten, Freeman, and Montag dorms.
0.6 miSW
Church
Antioch Baptist Church North, Atlanta
16 min walk • Antioch Baptist Church North is a Evangelical Baptist megachurch in Atlanta, Georgia, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kessler Campanile?

Nearby attractions include Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta (3 min walk), DramaTech, Atlanta (3 min walk), Georgia Tech Library, Atlanta (4 min walk), Tech Tower, Atlanta (7 min walk).

How to get to Kessler Campanile by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kessler Campanile:

Bus

Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (12 min walk)

Metro

North Avenue • Lines: Gold, Red (17 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Gold, Red (21 min walk)

Tram

Centennial Olympic Park • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (28 min walk)
Carnegie at Spring • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (29 min walk)