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It is about 23 meters high, and features six bells

Carfax Tower is situated in the heart of the city of Oxford, at the crossing of the four main streets, Queen, Cornmarket, Aldate's and High Street. It is one of the most importnat landmarks to be found in the city, and is considered to be its center. The name is taken from Carfax Carrefour in French, meaning crossroads. The crossing tower is all that remains of the church of St Martin's, which was the the first official church to be built in the city of Oxford. Now its name has been changed to St Michael. The tower dates back to the 13th Century and now belongs to the city council. It is about 23 meters high, and features six bells.

The bells sound every 15 minutes, and also on special occasions. You can climb to the top to see the center from one of the highest points of the medieval city. The tower is open daily from 10am to 17:30 in the summer, and in winter it closes at half past three. In addition to the bells, the tower has a clock used by the inhabitants before having personal watches.
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