St. Mark's Bell Tower
Ascend St. Mark's campanile, Venice's tallest building, towering at 99 m. A former lighthouse built in the 12th century, it is topped by the Archangel Gabriel statue on a rotating platform. View this iconic bell tower that was also visited by the likes of Galileo.
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Access the 99-meter bell tower of St. Mark's, Venice's tallest building, with a golden statue of Archangel Gabriel resting atop.
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Visit the bronze-embellished loggetta that houses statues and reliefs of Roman gods like Venus, Apollo, Mercury, and more.
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Witness the 5 great bells of St. Mark in this 16th-century tower with a Roman-Byzantine design.
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Ascend to the top of the tower to reach the Gothic arches of the belfry and take in enchanting views of the Piazza and lagoons.
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Did you know? In 1609, Galileo Galilei used the St. Mark's Bell Tower to demonstrate his telescope.
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Access the 99-meter bell tower of St. Mark's, Venice's tallest building, with a golden statue of Archangel Gabriel resting atop.
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Visit the bronze-embellished loggetta that houses statues and reliefs of Roman gods like Venus, Apollo, Mercury, and more.
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Witness the 5 great bells of St. Mark in this 16th-century tower with a Roman-Byzantine design.
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Ascend to the top of the tower to reach the Gothic arches of the belfry and take in enchanting views of the Piazza and lagoons.
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Did you know? In 1609, Galileo Galilei used the St. Mark's Bell Tower to demonstrate his telescope.
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Skip the lines and hop on the elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower for panoramic views of Venice from 98 meters above the city.
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Catch a glimpse of the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, the bustling St. Mark's Square, and the Venetian lagoon from a breathtaking vantage point.
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Explore the San Marco History Gallery and learn about Venice’s rich maritime history and gondola craftsmanship.
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Experience Venice in 3D through a virtual reality journey that takes you back to the city's glorious past.
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Fun fact: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice from the top of the St. Mark's Bell Tower.
More details
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Skip the lines and hop on the elevator to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower for panoramic views of Venice from 98 meters above the city.
-
Catch a glimpse of the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, the bustling St. Mark's Square, and the Venetian lagoon from a breathtaking vantage point.
-
Explore the San Marco History Gallery and learn about Venice’s rich maritime history and gondola craftsmanship.
-
Experience Venice in 3D through a virtual reality journey that takes you back to the city's glorious past.
-
Fun fact: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice from the top of the St. Mark's Bell Tower.
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Enjoy priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower by purchasing a Venice Pass.
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Admire the basilica’s stunning architecture, ornate mosaics, intricate carvings, and the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist.
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Get fast-track access to the elevator, which will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice.
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Soak in panoramic views of the city including landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Square, and the Adriatic Sea.
More details
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Enjoy priority entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower by purchasing a Venice Pass.
-
Admire the basilica’s stunning architecture, ornate mosaics, intricate carvings, and the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist.
-
Get fast-track access to the elevator, which will take you to the top of the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice.
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Soak in panoramic views of the city including landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Square, and the Adriatic Sea.
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Enter the St. Mark's Basilica with hassle-free skip-the-line tickets, and explore the 'Golden Church' adorned with mesmerizing architecture and mosaics.
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Admire the intricacies of the altar which is decorated with precious gems and stones standing at a height of 2.12 meters.
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Immerse yourself in the divine beauty of St. Mark's Bell Tower, Venice's tallest building, and explore all its sections.
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Explore the adorned loggetta and marvel at the historic Roman-Byzantine design housing the magnificent 5 bells.
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Fun Fact: For 1,000 years, St. Mark’s Basilica was the 'Doge’s church' in every aspect. Doges were elected here too, further strengthening the bond.
More details
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Enter the St. Mark's Basilica with hassle-free skip-the-line tickets, and explore the 'Golden Church' adorned with mesmerizing architecture and mosaics.
-
Admire the intricacies of the altar which is decorated with precious gems and stones standing at a height of 2.12 meters.
-
Immerse yourself in the divine beauty of St. Mark's Bell Tower, Venice's tallest building, and explore all its sections.
-
Explore the adorned loggetta and marvel at the historic Roman-Byzantine design housing the magnificent 5 bells.
-
Fun Fact: For 1,000 years, St. Mark’s Basilica was the 'Doge’s church' in every aspect. Doges were elected here too, further strengthening the bond.
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