The University of Tampa is getting a huge, modern bell tower

• It will be home to the largest Ars Sonora in the world, connecting 61 hand-crafted bronze bells to an electronic piano keyboard, and the first of its kind in the U.S.
• The 105-foot structure is designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and wind speeds beyond 160 miles per hour, along with six lines of defense for lightning and power surge protection, according to the university.

By the numbers: The structure includes ...

• About six miles of wiring.
• Four swinging motors.
• 147 lights.
• 63 bells (two are ornamental).
• 18 reinforced concrete drilled piers, embedded as deep as 80 feet underground.

One number we don't know: The total cost. UT isn’t discussing how much was donated for the project.