As you enter the magnificent Piazza San Marco, it's one of the first things you see, standing on the north side, the centerpiece of the stately white Procuratie Vecchie (the ancient administration buildings for the Republic). The Renaissance clock tower, with its distinctive blue face ringed by astrological symbols, was built between 1496 and 1506, and the clock mechanism still keeps perfect time. On the top, two bronze figures, known as “Moors” because of the dark color of the bronze, pivot to strike the hour. Visits inside are by guided tour only (included in the price of admission), but unless you are interested in the clock’s history, these are easily skipped, especially if you’ve already been up the Campanile di San Marco.
Venice
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Venice› Attraction
Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower)
Piazza San Marco
Our Rating
Hours
Tours (1hr) in English Mon–Wed 10am and 11am, Thurs–Sun 2pm and 3pm (must be reserved in advance online); tours start at the Museo Correr ticket office. There are also tours in Italian and French.
Transportation
Vaporetto: San Marco
Phone
848-082000 or 041-42730892
Prices
12€ , 7€ for children 6–14 and students 15–25; ticket also includes Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Web site
Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower) MONUMENT
Other
Tours (1 hr.) in English Mon–Wed 11am and noon, Thurs–Sun 2pm and 3pm (must be reserved in advance online); tours start at Museo Correr ticket office.
Map
Piazza San Marco VeniceNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.