How to climb and visit St. Mark's Campanile (Venice): prices

In your trip to Venice, a good option to start the visit, once you have reached the heart of the city ​​of canals, St. Mark's Squareit's climb the Campanile Tower,

I am referring to the bell tower in front of the basilica, from where you will have the best panoramic views of the city of canals.

In this regard, keep in mind that there is no gazebo that from such a height allows you to have some Panoramic views Similar from venice, the canals and the lagoon area that surround the city.

Curiosities history Campanile of Venice

El Campanile of St. Mark's Square rises in the center of the aforementioned St. Mark's Square and the original building dates back to the year 1173, when a lighthouse was built to guide sailors around the lagoon.

In the 16th century this tower was rebuilt and acquired its current structure and design.

Now, the the Campanile It completely collapsed not too long ago, in 1902, when the foundation gave way, so it had to be rebuilt again so that the current tower was inaugurated in 1912.

How to climb the Campanile in Venice

For climb to the top of the Campanile tower, which has a total height of 98 meters, you may have to wait in a long line.

Until 1962 you had to go up on foot, but then a elevator that has capacity for 14 people.

Therefore, if Venice visits In a time of great influx of tourists, the delay can be long since the elevator does not work...

while you do queue to go up to the Campanile, surely you have time to pay attention to the reliefs that is on the façade of the entrance, which were originally XNUMXth century, but they had to be rebuilt after the aforementioned fall of the tower.

Views from the Campanile viewpoint in Venice

When you reach the top of the Campanile, you will be in a gazebo from which you can see, as I have mentioned, the best views of Venice and the lagoon.

It is said that on very clear days you can see the Alps, but on my last visit there was too much fog.

In the foreground, what will catch your attention the most is the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore located on the island of the same name, across the canal from St. Mark's Square.

El Campanile It has five bells, each of which historically had a function when it was rung, such as signaling the beginning and end of the day, noon, or church meetings. Council of the Republic of Venice.

And don't be surprised if during your visit, the bells suddenly start ringing.

Indeed, at the hour the bells continue to work, and if you are caught just visiting the Campanile, its ringing can be quite annoying.

Schedule to visit Campanile de San Marco in Venice

Under normal conditions, the Venice Campanile schedules They are, in high season, from 9,30:21,15 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., with last access half an hour before closing.

Due to changes depending on the time of year, before your visit you should consult the Venice Campanile visiting hours.

Campanile de San Marco ticket prices in Venice

El price of admission to climb the tower is 10 euros, with free pass for children under six years old.

In sum, climb the Campanile in St. Mark's Square It is a good way to start your visit to Venice, since it will allow you to have an excellent perspective of the main areas and monuments of the city.