The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty.The wooden tower, which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters (118 feet) high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters (116.4 feet) long and 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) high on each side. During the Ming Dynasty, Xian was an important military town in Northwest China, a fact that is reflected in the size and historic significance of its tower.
西安钟楼
1.钟楼位于西安市中心，城内东西南北四条大街的交汇处，建在方型基座之上，为砖木结构，重楼三层檐，四角攒顶的形式，总高36米，基座高8.6米，每边长35.5米，面积约1377.4平方米，内有楼梯可盘旋而上
2.钟楼呈典型明代建筑艺术风格，重檐斗拱，攒顶高耸，屋檐微翘，华丽庄严。这座正方形砖木结构建筑物，自地面至楼顶高36米，由基座、楼身和楼顶三部分组成。基座每边长35.5米，高8.6米，全部用青砖砌成，四面正中各有高竞均为6米的十字交叉券洞，过去是东南西北四条大街交会的通道，人流车辆从券洞通过，随着城市建设的发展，券洞无法适应交通流量需要，现在券洞早已封闭；在钟楼周围另辟圆形环道。
3.安钟楼，建于明太祖朱元璋洪武十七年(公元1384年)，位于西安市中心城内东西南北四条大街的交汇处，是我国古代遗留下来众多钟楼中形制最大、保存最完整的一座。
4.四角攒尖的楼顶按对角线构筑四条垂脊，从 檐角到楼顶逐渐收分，使得金顶稳重庄严。楼上琉璃瓦的板瓦之间扣以筒瓦，以铜质瓦河固定，更使建筑稳固结实，成为浑然一 体的建筑艺术珍品。（复制成功。哔………………………………）
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