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 Campanile di
San Marco - Bell Tower
From the top of Campanile di San
Marco (bell
tower) one can enjoy sublime views of Venice, the lagoon
and the peaks of the Alps, visibility permitting.
Originally
the Campanile was built as a lighthouse to assist navigation
in the lagoon. Galileo Galilei from the top of the tower
demonstrated his telescope to the Doge in 1609. Currently
an elevator is used to carry visitors to the top.
 On July 14, 1902 with little
warning the foundation gave way and the Campanile collapsed
in the same manner as practiced by modern engineers demolishing
skyscrapers in America.
The
structure was rebuilt on the original spot. |
