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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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.
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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.
-
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.
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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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