South Quad Bell Tower

Cool tower

This tower is towards the middle of the campus. It’s tall and pretty cool. We enjoyed seeing it as we walked past.

It is a carillon, not a Picasso

Some architectural critics have compared the McFarland Carillon on the University of Illinois campus to the Picasso statue in Chicago. Not so. Located at 1301 West Gregory Drive in Urbana, the McFarla...

Imposing, Impeccable & Inspiring musical architecture

Added to it’s elegance is the music that emanates from this artistic structure that keeps you enchanted around the seating area. And if you lie down and look from bottom-to-top perspective (photograph...

Great place to take photos

Great place to take photos. Sometimes bell-ringers play songs on the tower. I believe you can also apply for the bell-ringing job if you have some music background.

Nice walk south of campus

At the University of Illinois. Nice place to walk on the South End of the Campus. Its in the middle of a large Quad with an impressive view of the University.