St Mark's Campanile
Campanile di San Marco · 베네치아
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:11
Welcome to the heart of Venice, standing before its most vertical icon: the Campanile di San Marco. As your scholarly guide, I invite you to look up at this 323-foot-tall behemoth, a structure that has served as a lighthouse, a…
Listen in the app2The Loggetta di Sansovino — Architectural Elegance at the Base1:47
At the foot of the Campanile lies the Loggetta, a small but exquisitely decorated building designed by the master architect Jacopo Sansovino between 1537 and 1549. This structure provides a refined, human-scaled counterpoint to…
Listen in the app3The Day the Giant Fell — July 14, 19021:47
On the morning of July 14, 1902, the unthinkable happened: the Campanile of St Mark’s collapsed in a heap of dust and bricks. For days, cracks had been appearing in the structure, and the city authorities had even cancelled a…
Listen in the app4The Ascent — From Brick to Belfry1:46
In the past, climbing the Campanile was a grueling task involving a series of ramps. However, today’s visitors enjoy the convenience of a modern elevator, which whisks you to the belfry in a matter of seconds. …
Listen in the app5The Belfry and the Five Voices of Venice1:36
Standing in the belfry, you are surrounded by the 'voices' of Venice—the five great bells. Each bell had a specific civic or religious function in the days of the Republic, governing the daily rhythm of the city. …
Listen in the app6The Panoramic Spectacle — Venice from the Heavens1:40
The view from the top of the Campanile is widely considered the best in Venice. From this height of 99 meters, the city's complex geometry reveals itself. …
Listen in the app7The Archangel Gabriel — The Golden Weather Vane1:32
Above you, crowning the pyramid-shaped spire, stands the golden statue of the Archangel Gabriel. This weather vane is more than a decorative flourish; it is a vital functional element for a maritime city. …
Listen in the app8St Mark's Campanile1:37
As you return to the pavement of St Mark’s Square, the Campanile remains a silent, towering presence behind you. We have explored its architectural elegance at the Loggetta, its tragic collapse and miraculous rebirth, the voices…
Listen in the app9Closing1:37
As you return to the pavement of St Mark’s Square, the Campanile remains a silent, towering presence behind you. We have explored its architectural elegance at the Loggetta, its tragic collapse and miraculous rebirth, the voices…
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What is St Mark's Campanile?
St Mark's Campanile is a place in 베네치아 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 베네치아 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 15 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4340, 12.3390 |
| Last updated |
