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Detail of the bell tower of San Marco: small window on bricks. — (Marco Trevisan, Archive Venipedia/Bazzmann)

El parón de casa, the master of the house, as he is friendly called by the Venetians.
It is one of the symbols of the spirit of the Serenissima: after collapsing in the early 20th century, it was rebuilt exactly as it was originally. Its height is dizzying, especially when viewed from its feet towards the tip, so much so that it served as a veritable beacon to mariners.
It is a symbol of the spirit of the Serenissima.

St Mark’s Bell Tower, the highest building in Venice, is located in front of the St Mark’s Basilica, in front of the corner of the Sansovino Library.The base is a square with 12 meters long sides, built in brick and about 50 meters tall, surmounted by a belfry above which is placed a dado (cube) that serves as a base for the pyramidal spire. A golden angel stands on top of the spire. Its entire height is about 100 meters, of which 3.68 is the angel.With its spire covered in golden plates and beacon which was lit during the night in the belfry, the bell tower functionedas a great lighthouse for

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