Torre Dell' Orologio (Venice)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Losdelrio Team
N 45° 26.073 E 012° 20.338
33T E 291862 N 5034669
La Torre Dell' Orologio (Clock Tower), placed in the North flank of San Marco Square - Venice - Italy.
Waymark Code: WM1B3P
Location: Veneto, Italy
Date Posted: 03/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 168

Constructed in XVI century, it is a Renaissance building projected by Mauro Codussi. In 1506 they were finished adding to 2 lateral wings work of Pietro Lombardo. Enamelled in blue, besides to give the stated times it show to the lunar phases and the movement of the sun in the zodiac. It raises an image of the Virgin surrounded by two doors that during the days of the Ascent and the Three Wise Men are opened, and whenever it gives the hours the Kings incline on the Virgin. In the superior part San Marco Lion shines on blue bottom. In upper the two known bronze sculptures like los mori, they touch the hours in a great bell.
Status: Working

Display: Mounted

Year built: Not listed

Web link to additional info: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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