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Campanile di San Marco


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 184 attractions in Venice
Traveler Description:
Originally built as a lighthouse to assist navigation in the lagoon, visitors can be whisked by elevator to the top of St. Mark's Campanile or bell...... more » Originally built as a lighthouse to assist navigation in the lagoon, visitors can be whisked by elevator to the top of St. Mark's Campanile or bell tower to savor incredible views of Venice, the lagoon and the Alps in the distance. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Landmark/point of interest, Observation deck/tower, Historic site
Address: San Marco 328 31024 Venice
Italy
Tel: 39 041 5225205
Fax: 39 041 5208289

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4 of 5 stars
noeloni   96 contributions
Sarasota, FL
Nov 2, 2009

This is one of the very few towers in Italy that has an elevator, so take advantage! We skipped out on going up into the dome of Florence's Duomo, because the line was very long (over an hour wait) and we would have had to climb up over 400 stairs. But Venice's Campanile was a piece of cake! We were... more

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4 of 5 stars
kms4774   22 contributions
san jose, california
Oct 1, 2009

After checking into our hotel, we went here first to get an overview of the island. We weren't disappointed. The views are very good, and the signs on the railings helped tell us what we were looking at. It's pricey, but we thought it was worth it. Another (cheaper)alternative is the bell tower at San Giorgio Maggiore, which we also... more

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4 of 5 stars
travelingidahogirl   2 contributions
Italy
Apr 1, 2009

Although the ticket is pricey (8 euro), I was pleasantly surprised at the great views. If the day is clear and the line not long--which was the lucky combo we had--I would say do it. Otherwise, it is probably skippable. You can see all of Venice, over to the mainland, Lido, Murano, etc. It definitely gives you a whole new... more

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3 of 5 stars
traumatizer   204 contributions
Warrington, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 2007
11
people found this review helpful

The campanile is a must do in Venice if you like to look down on a place from up high, as there are hardly any other opportunities with viewing decks. This also happens to be the tallest building in Venice... the views from the top are great, you can see all of Venice through the small grilled windows, and some... more

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5 of 5 stars
BruceHToronto   29 contributions
toronto
Jul 20, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

I had no idea they had an elevator. I figured it would be another long trek up a circular stairway , similar to Note Dame or the Arc du Triomphe. What a pleasant surprise after a long day of walking. We went up about 7 in the evening. Line-ups really die down then. Great views. Good stroke of luck too... more

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4 of 5 stars
Leisure   22 contributions
Austin
Jul 2, 2005
19
people found this review helpful

We noticed the long lines in the mornings so we went late in the afternoon on June 19, 2005. A lot of tour groups from cruise ships hit the sights in the mornings so the lines get pretty long. We walked right up and purchased a ticket and entered a pretty large elevator wich could carry up to 14 people... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kalle   39 contributions
Helsinki, Finland
Jul 24, 2004
13
people found this review helpful

We stood next to this giant bell tower at 9 a.m. The huge bells rang and told that it was 9 a.m, the opening of the Campanile di San Marco. We had thankfully came here early, so we were the first's on the huge line. They opened the ports and we came in. First there were a souvenir shop and... more

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4 of 5 stars
よっち   821 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Dec 6, 2009

ヨーロッパの町は教会の塔のような高い所から町を一望するポイントがありますが、多くは狭く長い螺旋階段を延々と上らなければな... more

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Campanile di San Marco Address

San Marco 328, 31024 Venice, Italy
Tel: 39 041 5225205 Fax: 39 041 5208289