Campanile de San Marco is the bell tower of St. Marks Basilica (nicknamed as the Church of Gold) in Venice. Built in 1514, it is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
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| In 1540 the Logetta was added, an ornate podium at the entrance of the tower. A lift brings you to the top. when the weather permits, you can see as far as the Alps. |
The tower is 98.6 metres tall and stands alone in front of the basilica. This is where Galileo Galilei famously demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice in 1609. There is a plaque commemorating this event at the viewing area of the tower.
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| Detail of the tower |
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| Angel Gabriel |
The arched belfry on top of the plain brick shaft houses the five bells. Each of them had a special purpose. The Renghiera (or the Maleficio) announced executions; the Mezza Terza proclaimed a session of the Senate; the Nona sounded midday; the Trottiera called the members of the Maggior Consiglio to council meetings and the Marangona , the biggest, rang to mark the beginning and ending of working day.
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| Piazza San Marco |
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Beautiful. I was there 5 years ago. I did not want to leave. I'm visiting from Yellow Monday. I'm your new follower.
Anne-Marie
Great place, great history! Happy Week ahead!
Lovely post! Have a wonderful Mellow Yellow Monday! My MYM is posted slot 66... pls do browse! thanks!
I've been there, and it's gorgeous!
Happy Blue Monday, Kero!
History was not my favorite subject in school, but I enjoyed the lesson you shared today.
I love that place... Want to go again.. Vince is a wonderful place.
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Lovely photo's.
elegant.
Truly a lovely place. I can't wait to visit that place.
I would love to go to Italy! Especially in Rome ;)
A beautiful city, one on my list to visit! Thanks for sharing the history of the city.
great pictures! and amazingly beautiful, wish to visit those places one day.
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great blog , how are you doing now eeh?
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