Колокольня Софийского Собора в Вологодском Кремле
Belfry of Sophia Cathedral.
The highest construction of the city. The Belfry is 78m tall.
The octagonal Belfry was built in 1654-1659. The vaulted shater of Belfry were built In 1869 by order of Bishop Palladius .
The Belfry has a unique collection of 24 bell set from the XVII-XIX centuries. Even the Bells have name, The Big Holiday Bell was cast in 1687, The Water Carrier Bell was cast in 1643, The Watch Bell was cast in 1627, The Archangel Bell was cast in 1689, The Big Swan Bell was cast in 1689, and The Little Swan Bell was cast in 1656.
The belfry also known as a Watch tower.The Chimes have been manufactured on the Brothers Gutenop factory in Moscow in 1871.
The observation deck has amazing panoramic view. The deck is open all summer long .