Tour the Bell Tower at the Ritchie Center

The Williams Carillon contains 65 bronze bells, which qualifies as a grand carillon. The largest of these bells weighs six tons. The total weight of the carillon is 64,900 pounds. The carillon, located at the Ritchie Center, is played from a keyboard with wooden manual and pedal keys in a playing cabin situated just below the bells. The playing action is entirely mechanical, allowing for musical expression through variation of touch. The carillon provides music for major University events and community concerts. For all who are in listening distance, the artistry of DU Carillonneur Carol Jickling Lens is a distinct pleasure.

Students should enter the Richie Center on the west side of the building, just under the tower and take the elevator on the left of the concourse to the 4th floor. You will meet in the Gottesfeld Room to begin the tour.

These tours begin inside the Gottesfeld Room which is inside the Ritchie Center sports complex on the 4th floor. These are the best directions to follow that will take you right to the room.

To take the stairs (if you're coming from Halls and Towers, this is closest)
Go up the stairway on the west side of the Ritchie Center and enter the doors to the main concourse. There is an elevator immediately to your left. Choose the 4th floor. On the 4th floor, exit the elevator, go around the desk and take the hallway on your right. The double doors in front of you lead into the Gottesfeld Room.

Taking the ramp from ground level (if coming from the brick walkways in the center of campus)
There is a brick walkway leading to the Coors Fitness Center from Asbury Ave. If you enter the main doors to the Ritchie Center right next to the fitness center, this will take you up the ramp to the main concourse. The elevator is located just inside the main concourse doors. Take that elevator up to the 4th floor. On the 4th floor, exit the elevator, go around the desk and take the hallway on your right. The double doors in front of you lead into the Gottesfeld Room.

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