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St Mark's Clocktower

Venice and its Lagoon

Historic Renaissance clock tower featuring an intricate astronomical clock and bronze figures, marking time for over 500 years. Read more…

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St Mark's Clocktower
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Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The clock tower is a Renaissance architectural landmark designed by Mauro Codussi. It has served as a prominent feature in the city for more than five centuries, showcasing elaborate astronomical and mechanical mechanisms. The tower includes a large, detailed astronomical clock and distinctive bronze figures.

It stands as a key historical civil building and also functions as a museum dedicated to its own industrial archaeology. The clock tower marks the entrance to the main street and is recognized as a cultural heritage site. The site occupies an area of approximately 77 square meters and represents a significant example of Renaissance architecture.

The tower is open to the public, allowing access to its historical mechanisms and architectural details. Its role as both a functional clock and a museum highlights its importance in the history and urban fabric of the city.

More Information and Contact

Email info@fmcvenezia.it
Address Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
Coordinates 45°26'5.056" N, 12°20'20.161" E
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
St Mark's Clocktower
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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