On top of the Campanile
From one of the main landmarks of Venice, the Campanile, which stands in the heart of the city, on the Piazetta, almost in front of the Basilica. The first one had been built in the 10th century and was used as a lighthouse as well as a watchtower. It collapsed in 1388, 1489, and in 1511... The last colapse dates back from 1902. Ten years were necessary to build this one, almost similar to the former one.
posted by Pierre at 5:36 PM
11 Comments:
I have been to Venice twice. It's a great city. Both times the queues were too long at the Campanile, but maybe I will see that view on my next visit. Thanks for the photo.
What a wonderful view! Great shot!
Love this shot with the view of its own shadow!
Kirsten
Given the location of the shadow, you must have been up there around noon, yes? Were you there when the bell(s) chimed? If so, lucky you! Gorgeous photo—thanks!
Beautiful city. Your photos remind me of my last visit to Venice 11 years ago...
Thanx!
Superb photo! I love this 'brick colour' and the shadow of the spire!
Lovely view!
Com' era e Dov' era! (I may have the accents in the wrong places - I only know what it sounds like!)
What a marvellous building it is.
But a bit alarming if you're up there when the bells start...
Great photos, keep 'em coming.
Wow! Stunning photo & view!
Beautiful light and contrast.
This is stunning! What a view and what a city!!! Beautiful photo!
A better option is to visit the campanile of Basilica di San Giorgo Maggiore, vaporetto frequents it every 10 minutes. The tower height difference is big (only 60 meters instead of 100 meters), but the sighseeing platform is almost at the same height.
However, the elevator to the top of San Giorgio's campanile is less then half the price of San Marco's and gives an excellent view of the entire lagoon. Luckily it does not have the full anti-suicide wire mesh of the San Marco campnile, just three thin steel ropes in every window, which makes a big difference for photography!
As a bonus you can feel the immense power and cold of the sea wind if you are unlucky...
Be prepared, if you climb the San Marco campanile, you will not see any of the little winding canals. Venice will appear as a normal landlocked city owing to strangeness of perspective!
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