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St Mark's Clocktower




St Mark's Clocktower

The Clock Tower of Venice is located on the north side of Piazza San Marco and marks the entrance to the Mercerie that lead to Rialto. The building dates back to 1496/99, contains the clock with a gold and blue enamel dial. In addition to marking the time, day and moon phases with the zodiac, it is equipped with a carillon mechanism that is activated on the day of the Epiphany and Ascension, opening the compartment to let out the Magi and the characters of the Nativity.

Placed at the top of the Tower, on a terrace, there are the famous Moors of Venice, two bronze statues that beat the hours with a club on a large bell. Immediately below on the high facade of the Tower, there is the Lion of San Marco, symbol of the Republic of Venice.


MAP: HOW TO GET THERE - HOURS - TICKETS


If you are staying in the center city it is easy get to St. Mark's Square just walking.
By vaporetto: line 1 or N stops at San Marco Calle Vallaresso.
Alilaguna B (Blu) stops at San Marco Giardinetti.
 


HOURS AND TICKETS ADMISSION

Open:  Website
Price: Full ticket: 12.00 euros Reduced ticket: 7.00 euros *
* From 6 to 14 years old; students aged 15 to 25; citizens over 65; residents and those born in the Municipality of Venice

WHAT TO SEE NEARBY:

You are in the heart of Venice, the Sestiere of San Marco, read more about what you can visit, the Restaurants and Osterie nearby and where you can stay.

Video: St.Mark's Square from atop Bell Tower

 
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