St Mark's Campanile on Postcard

"San Marco's Campanile Bell Tower Since few areas within the city of Venice afford high perspectives of the entire city,takethe elevator (no stairs) to the top of San Marco's Campanile in Piazza San Marco. You may have to put up with a few elbows to get a spot against the railing, but it is all worth it for the spectacular panoramic views of Venice and the lagoon. While here, contemplate the history of this spectacular bell tower and observe the view from the same spot where numerous doges have stood, as well as Galileo. It was here that he introduced his telescope to the doge!"

Relaxing into a Week in Venice

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"San Marco's Campanile Bell Tower Since few areas within the city of Venice afford high perspectives of the entire city,takethe elevator (no stairs) to the top of San Marco's Campanile in Piazza San Marco. You may have to put up with a few elbows to get a spot against the railing, but it is all worth it for the spectacular panoramic views of Venice and the lagoon. While here, contemplate the history of this spectacular bell tower and observe the view from the same spot where numerous doges have stood, as well as Galileo. It was here that he introduced his telescope to the doge!"

The Best Things to Do in Venice

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Noémi J

Google

Best views of Venice from above 🔝 We didn’t have our tickets purchased in advance, but we didn’t wait too much in the line either. I would recommend buying it in advance especially if you are visiting high season. We were in Venice at the end of May. Gets crowded at the top, even though they’re controlling the amount of people going up.

Alex Giles

Google

I bought the skip the line tickets online and it was well worth the extra cost. Long line to get in and I walked straight onto the elevator without stopping or waiting at all. Beautiful view of Venice. You only need about 10 minutes up there to take it all in.

Madhu Sudhan

Google

St Mark's Campanile, or the Campanile di San Marco, is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks. This towering bell tower stands in St. Mark's Square and is over 98 meters (323 feet) tall. The current structure was rebuilt in the early 20th century after the original one collapsed in 1902. The design remains faithful to its historic predecessor. Visitors can take an elevator to the top for breathtaking views of Venice and the surrounding lagoon.

Nathan Eddy

Google

It is a fabulous experience to go up in the tower with a truly stunning view across the entire city from every direction. It is a tight space up there and they are also renovating the upper section so it has a bit of a construction site feel but I mean the view wow. We didn’t have to wait in line for more than 20 min tops and right at sunset but I am sure during the high season you’d want to book in advance.

Ethan Choi

Google

I couldn’t book DFC properly, so I opted for an alternative. To my surprise, the view here was so breathtaking that I couldn’t understand why it’s not recommended as the top choice. I highly recommend going up about 30 minutes before sunset to enjoy the sunset view. Unlike Paris, Venice doesn’t have decorative lighting at night, so it’s not particularly famous for its nightscape. However, the panoramic view from above is truly refreshing and stunning. For reference, there is an elevator, but it can only accommodate a limited number of people. Instead of waiting in line on-site, it’s better to pay an extra €2 for a reservation to save time. If it gets crowded, you might even have to queue to come back down, so I recommend planning your schedule with plenty of time.

Sumanta Chakraborty

Google

Birds eye view of venice. Best time to visit is in the late afternoon. We visited on a weekday, so no line at all. The elevator takes you smoothly to the view platform. The views are simply mind blowing. On weekends there are huge lines and booking the ticket in advance is advised. It is 10 euros per person.

party4eva5

Google

Visited just before sunset and the queue was short and quick. The elevator ride up was a godsend - the stairs would have been a killer! Amazing views from the indoor platform. Definitely recommend the visit!

Irina Kanishcheva

Google

An amazing place to see Venice from the height. We visited on weekend, so, we booked our tickets in advance and could use a shortcut on the queue. Looks like there was no problem gettung in without a reservation as well: there was a queue but not too long. However, if you book tickets for a specific time, you can't go in too early: a couple behind us accidentally came an hour in advance and they had to wait till their time. The elevator takes you to the top, so, you don't need to climb the stairs as you would expect. And the views from the top are breathtaking. If you want, you can buy an audioguide on top, telling you what you can see from there.

Noémi J

Google

Best views of Venice from above 🔝 We didn’t have our tickets purchased in advance, but we didn’t wait too much in the line either. I would recommend buying it in advance especially if you are visiting high season. We were in Venice at the end of May. Gets crowded at the top, even though they’re controlling the amount of people going up.

Alex Giles

Google

I bought the skip the line tickets online and it was well worth the extra cost. Long line to get in and I walked straight onto the elevator without stopping or waiting at all. Beautiful view of Venice. You only need about 10 minutes up there to take it all in.

Madhu Sudhan

Google

St Mark's Campanile, or the Campanile di San Marco, is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks. This towering bell tower stands in St. Mark's Square and is over 98 meters (323 feet) tall. The current structure was rebuilt in the early 20th century after the original one collapsed in 1902. The design remains faithful to its historic predecessor. Visitors can take an elevator to the top for breathtaking views of Venice and the surrounding lagoon.

Nathan Eddy

Google

It is a fabulous experience to go up in the tower with a truly stunning view across the entire city from every direction. It is a tight space up there and they are also renovating the upper section so it has a bit of a construction site feel but I mean the view wow. We didn’t have to wait in line for more than 20 min tops and right at sunset but I am sure during the high season you’d want to book in advance.

Ethan Choi

Google

I couldn’t book DFC properly, so I opted for an alternative. To my surprise, the view here was so breathtaking that I couldn’t understand why it’s not recommended as the top choice. I highly recommend going up about 30 minutes before sunset to enjoy the sunset view. Unlike Paris, Venice doesn’t have decorative lighting at night, so it’s not particularly famous for its nightscape. However, the panoramic view from above is truly refreshing and stunning. For reference, there is an elevator, but it can only accommodate a limited number of people. Instead of waiting in line on-site, it’s better to pay an extra €2 for a reservation to save time. If it gets crowded, you might even have to queue to come back down, so I recommend planning your schedule with plenty of time.

Sumanta Chakraborty

Google

Birds eye view of venice. Best time to visit is in the late afternoon. We visited on a weekday, so no line at all. The elevator takes you smoothly to the view platform. The views are simply mind blowing. On weekends there are huge lines and booking the ticket in advance is advised. It is 10 euros per person.

party4eva5

Google

Visited just before sunset and the queue was short and quick. The elevator ride up was a godsend - the stairs would have been a killer! Amazing views from the indoor platform. Definitely recommend the visit!

Irina Kanishcheva

Google

An amazing place to see Venice from the height. We visited on weekend, so, we booked our tickets in advance and could use a shortcut on the queue. Looks like there was no problem gettung in without a reservation as well: there was a queue but not too long. However, if you book tickets for a specific time, you can't go in too early: a couple behind us accidentally came an hour in advance and they had to wait till their time. The elevator takes you to the top, so, you don't need to climb the stairs as you would expect. And the views from the top are breathtaking. If you want, you can buy an audioguide on top, telling you what you can see from there.

St Mark's Campanile

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