The bell tower, built between 1678 and 1681, is the central element of the monastery's architectural ensemble. Its recognizable silhouette is formed by a tall tent. The first four tiers are square-shaped, measuring 9.5 by 9.5 meters, and are connected by staircases built into the walls. Rising from a massive base is a lighter three-tiered octagon, which is topped with semi-circular openings of the ringing tier. The walls of the bell tower are adorned with corner pilasters and deep window openings, which make up the main decorative features. The ringing tier is distinguished by more complex arches, decorated with a tile frieze and ceramic inserts. The modest exterior decoration of the Florishev monastery bell tower corresponds to the overall artistic concept and reflects the architectural style of the main monastery buildings. The bell tower, standing at 49.5 meters, is one of the largest pillar-like structures of the 17th century. For comparison, the bell tower in Yaroslavl is about 40 meters tall, in the Rostov Kremlin, it is 38 meters, while the tiered bell towers of Moscow monasteries reached up to 70 meters. Between 1682 and 1707, a two-story Abbot's House was added to the southern side of the bell tower. Previously, the lower tiers of the bell tower housed the monastery library, known for its collection of unique manuscripts. In 1766, a tower clock with a chime was installed on the sixth tier. Although it was lost, it has now been restored and is once again keeping time accurately.
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