Like the rest of the buildings in this opulent square, the clock tower had only one real purpose: to impress. Built in the last decade of the 15th century (and much repaired and altered since), the blue-gold clock set’s off it’s grandeur even now with it’s many decorations, statuary, and sculpture-work. The clock’s broken down so many times that its boring news. However, the mechanism itself IS pretty interesting, so check it out. The stair up to the top is narrow and steep, and you MUST book your visit in advance. Once you’re done, it’s another box checked on the Venice bucket list.

Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Venice itinerary 3 days.

• Tours are available in Italian, English and French.
• Bring a light jacket post Septemeber it can get nippy up there.

• You must book your visit.

From Piazzale Roma:

• Line 1 stop Vallaresso or San Zaccaria
• Line 2 Giardinetti stop
• Line Line 5.1 or 4.1, San Zaccaria

From the railway station of Venice Saint Lucia:

• Line 1 stop Vallaresso or San Zaccaria
• Line 2 Giardinetti stop
• Line Line 5.1 or 4.1, San Zaccaria

From Venice Lido:

• Line 1 stop Vallaresso or San Zaccaria
• Line 5.2, San Zaccaria

• Caffe Florian
• Caffe Quadri
• Ristorante Quadri

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