Introduction to the Campanile of Venice: The Campanile of Venice (Campanile) is located at the entrance of the Grand Canal in Venice, on the east side of St. Mark's Square. It is not only the vertical coordinate of the city of Venice, but also the center of gravity of the spatial composition of the square building complex.
The bell tower is 98.6 meters high and has a simple structure. The lower half is a huge columnar building made of bricks, with a side length of 12 meters and a height of 50 meters. The upper part is an arched bell tower, with a total of 5 bells placed. The exterior is decorated with female images of lions and Venice; on the tapered tip of the bell tower, a golden weathervane is placed.
The first bell tower was completed in 1173. It was used as a lighthouse to navigate ships in the lagoon. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a place to hang torture cages. The current appearance of the bell tower can be traced back to the early 16th century, July 14, 1902. The bell tower suddenly collapsed due to collapse of the foundation on the same day. The following year, funds were raised to rebuild it "on the same spot and as it was."
Standing at the top of the bell tower, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the pleasant city of Venice and the lagoon, and even the beautiful Alps in the distance. In 1609, Galileo showed the astronomical telescope he invented to the Doge of Venice Donner here. In those days, you had to climb the slope inside the bell tower. Now there is an elevator that can accommodate 14 people. If it is on the hour, you will be in the bell tower. Yes, beware of the loud sound of the five bells ringing in unison.