Constructed in 1929, the campanile bears the name of benefactor and alumnus Charles Coughlin, who became the head of Briggs and Stratton Corp. Views also are available from lower levels and there is no fee to enter. However, climbs must be made during daylight hours.
Is there a lift in the campanile Venice?
An elevator transports visitors to the highest point in Venice, for sweeping views of Piazza San Marco, the rooftops of Venice and the lagoon beyond. The campanile, or bell tower on Piazza San Marco may look like it's been there for centuries.
How do you climb the Campanile di San Marco?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5nfbcEHpAs
Why did the campanile in Venice collapse?
Lightning again struck the tower during a violent storm on 11 August 1489, setting ablaze the spire which eventually crashed into the square below. The bells fell to the floor of the belfry, and the masonry of the tower itself cracked.
What's a bell tower called?
belfry, bell tower, either attached to a structure or freestanding. More specifically, it is the section of such a tower where bells hang, and even more particularly the timberwork that supports the bells.
What is a tower in Gothic architecture?
tower, any structure that is relatively tall in proportion to the dimensions of its base. Towers were an important feature of the churches and cathedrals built during the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Some Gothic church towers were designed to carry a spire, while others had flat roofs.