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Bell tower of St. Mark

Campanile di San Marco

The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.

Address: Piazza San Marco, San Marco
Getting there: vaporetto line 1 to San Marco
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am Thursday
Weekly hours
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu 9 am–7 pm
Fri 9 am–7 pm
Sat 9 am–7 pm
Sun 9 am–7 pm
Price: €8
Website: basilicasanmarco.it (opens in a new tab)

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	9 am–7 pm
Fri	9 am–7 pm
Sat	9 am–7 pm
Sun	9 am–7 pm

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