St Mark's Basilica was built to house the body of St Mark the Evangelist. The bell tower adjacent to the basilica was once a light house for ships.
St Mark's Square occupies the present area since the 12th century. In 1264, the square was paved oh herringbone pattern bricks. Enclosed on three sides by the arcades buildings of the Procurators, it was a place for feasts, ceremonies, tournaments and fairs.
St Mark's Square occupies the present area since the 12th century. In 1264, the square was paved oh herringbone pattern bricks. Enclosed on three sides by the arcades buildings of the Procurators, it was a place for feasts, ceremonies, tournaments and fairs.
Torrow dell'Orological
This was built at the end of the 15th century close to the Basilica. On the top of the tower, two dark bronze figures, the Moors, strike the hour against a large bell. The clockwork is complex with a great gold and blue enamel clock face that indicates the hour, the phase of the moon and the motion of the sun.
This was built at the end of the 15th century close to the Basilica. On the top of the tower, two dark bronze figures, the Moors, strike the hour against a large bell. The clockwork is complex with a great gold and blue enamel clock face that indicates the hour, the phase of the moon and the motion of the sun.