St. Mark's Campanile... Venice...

#EuropeanTravel #Venice #Italy #San Marco Campanile This is a 98.6m high brick tower in front of the Basilica of St. Mark, and is the tallest building in Venice. It was built in the 9th century to be used as a lighthouse, and during the Middle Ages, it was also used as a barracks for the guards of the Doge's Palace and a prison for prisoners. It is the place where you can see the most beautiful view of St. Mark's Square and the entire view of Venice, and the admission fee is 10 euros per person. It is said that the five bells installed in the Campanile of St. Mark each had a meaning during the Venetian Republic. The first bell was for the Council of Elders, the second bell was to announce noon, the third bell was to announce the start and end of the day, the fourth bell was to announce the convocation of the Council of Elders, and the last fifth bell was to announce the execution of the condemned. If you want to enjoy the red roofs, the symbol of Venice, various attractions, and the beautiful blue sea, I highly recommend visiting the Campanile of St. Mark.