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Campanile di San Marco

Piazza San Marco, Venezia, Veneto

Description

The Campanile di San Marco Campanile is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice. It stands at 98m and had to be rebuilt in 1902-12 after collapsing. Its life started as a watch-tower in the 10th century and its height increased over time with a belfry and spire added during the Renaissance. The first 50m are a square brick shaft 12m wide with relatively plain architecture, suggesting its early defensive function. An elevator was installed in 1962, taking visitors up in 30 seconds. Trivia: archangel Gabriel acts as a weather vane

Access & Transport

The Campanile is located in front of St Mark's Basilica, at the junction of Piazza San Marco and the Piazzetta. Vaporetto line 1 stops at San Marco, along the night line N and airport lines A and B. Many other lines (#2, 4, 5, 7, 14, 20) also stop at San Zaccaria piers, just past the Doge's Palace.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the Doge's Palace, Marciana Library, St Marks' Basilica and the Correr Museum.

Meta review

The bell tower is a landmark of Venice and would be familiar to any prospective visitor to the city. Most online reviewers think that, although a little pricey, the views from the top over the entire lagoon (on a clear day) are worth the investment but there is a significant minority that think there are other options such as the belltower of San Giorgio Maggiore that provide better value.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity marginally negative from an environmental standpoint (minor electricity consumption). Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

The Campanile is perhaps the single most recognizable monument in Venice and a defining feature of the remarkable Piazza San Marco. Whether the 30secs elevator ride and the views are worth the price... we are not quite sure, especially if you will be exploring other neighbourhoods of the city that have other bell towers offering nearly similar views.

Key positive

Great panoramic views from the top

Key negative

Waiting time and crowded

Expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (elevator)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 30mins before closing. Can close in adverse weather conditions (incl. fog)

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 21:15

Tuesday09:30 - 21:15

Wednesday09:30 - 21:15

Thursday09:30 - 21:15

Friday09:30 - 21:15

Saturday09:30 - 21:15

Sunday09:30 - 21:15

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€10
Adult
12 - 64
€10
Child
6 - 11
€10
Infant
0 - 5
€0

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