 Introduction
History
On July 14, 1902 at about 10am, the campanile collapsed completely (also demolishing the logetta) because of wrong repairs that caused structural changes. Remarkably no one was killed. The Basilica was barely scratched by bricks and the Libreria Sansoviniana lost just its corner-wall. It was decided to rebuild the tower exactly as it was, with some internal reinforcement to prevent future collapse. The reconstructed campanile was opened on St Mark's Day, April 25, 1912. The Campanile contains just one bell, the marangona, that survived the fall. It was the biggest bell and tolled the beginning and the end of the working day.
The bell tower has played an essential role in the political and social life of the city for centuries. The bells were rung to inform the city's inhabitants of all the main events organized in Venice. At the foot of the bell tower there were popular wine sellers who moved around to stay under the bell tower's shade depending on the time of day. This ancient custom is where the term that the Venetians use for a glass of wine comes from: ombra (shade in Italian).
Location
Transit:
From Piazzale Roma:
By the water-bus lines :
1 (in about 40 minutes)
52 direct (in about 20 minutes)
82 direct (in about 30 minutes)
On foot it takes about 40 minutes to reach it.
From the Train Station (Santa Lucia):
By the water-bus lines :
1 (in about 35minutes)
52 direct (in about 25 minutes)
82 direct (in about 25 minutes)
On foot it takes about 30-45 minutes to reach it.
Whats to see
Useful information
Open: October 1st - March 31st: 9.45 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
April 1st - June 30th: 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
July 1st - September 30th: 9.45 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Always closed on: Good Friday - Christian
Easter - Christian
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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