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Tickets to St. Mark’s Bell Tower
·Venice, Italy
Highlights
- Explore the 99-meter bell tower of St. Mark's, the tallest structure in Venice, featuring a striking golden statue of Archangel Gabriel at its summit.
- Discover the bronze-adorned loggetta housing a collection of statues and reliefs depicting Roman deities such as Venus, Apollo, and Mercury.
- Marvel at the 5 impressive bells of St. Mark housed within this 16th-century tower, renowned for its Roman-Byzantine architectural style.
- Climb to the tower's peak to admire the Gothic arches of the belfry and enjoy panoramic views of the bustling Piazza and picturesque lagoons.
- Fun Fact: In 1609, Galileo Galilei famously utilized the St. Mark's Bell Tower as a platform for his groundbreaking telescope demonstrations.