St Mark’s Tower in Venice
From the viewing platform of St Mark’s Tower (Campanile) you are treated to a breath-taking view of the North Italian city of Venice with its many clay tiled roofs. The city was built on millions of wood piles that were sunk into the ground. The Campanile di San Marco is supported by 100 000 piles. In 1902 the tower collapsed, leading to dismay and sadness all over the world. Venice city council decided unanimously to rebuild the Campanile. On 25 April, St Mark’s Day in the year 1912, the rebuilt tower was ceremoniously inaugurated.
