[Magdalen] Tower Climbs.

[Cantor03 at aol.com]

I'd love to be able to do these climbs, available on several occasions  in
the next few months.  The combination climb (bell tower at crossing  and
the two western towers) is US $75.
 
 
 
The  Bell Tower Climb
The  ultimate destination of this climb is the ringing chamber, 333 steps 
high in the  Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find the 
best possible view  of Washington, DC. The climb includes multiple views inside 
the Cathedral  itself, up-close views of stained glass, and access to some 
of the Cathedral’s  oldest stairs. This tour lasts 75 – 90 minutes. 
_Get  Tickets_ (https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=736) 
 
The  Angels and Monsters Tower Climb
This  climb focuses on the Cathedral’s two western towers and includes a 
close-up look  at many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air 
walkway wrapping  around these two towers (about 125 feet above the ground). 
The climb ends on the  very top of the northwest tower, which provides the 
best views of the Cathedral  itself, and 360-degree views of the surrounding 
area (over 200 feet above the  ground). This tour lasts 75 to 90 minutes. 
_Get  Tickets_ (https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=737) 
 
Combination  Tower Climb
Can’t  decide? Combine the two experiences into one unforgettable tour. 
This tour  lasts 2.5 hours. 
I see that they do not recommend the climbs for young  children.  I can 
vouch for 
the sense in that, having climbed to the top of Ulm Cathedral in Germany,  
the 
world's tallest church tower at about 534 feet, accompanied by my two  
children, 
aged 6 and 8 at the time.  It was terrifying. 
David S. 
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