Venice Clock Tower

Description

The Venice Clock Tower - also known as the St Mark's Clocktower - is a prominent renaissance structure located towards the north of Venice's principal public square, Piazza San Marco. The tower features a clock with building structures on either side, with an archway on the lower floors opening out to the city streets. The history of the clock tower dates back to the 15th century when the construction of a new clock tower was commissioned by the Senate. The tower and clock were intricately decorated with ultramarine and gold leaf to mark the grand entrance to the city. Since then, St Mark's Clocktower has undergone many renovations and upgrades and is presently a major landmark in Venice. It is a popular tourist attraction and offers tours for visitors in English, Italian and French upon prior booking.

Ticket Price

Full price ticket costs around €12

Opening Hour

Monday to Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Thursday to Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1 hour

Suitable For

Adults, Families,Young Adults, Children, Senior Travellers

Must See

The renaissance architecture

Prayer Facilities

Though designated prayer facilities at the Venice Clock Tower will be unavailable for Muslim travellers, plenty of open space will be available around the area to use during prayer times. It is also possible to visit a few of the mosques in Venice such as the Al-Rahma Mosque and Venezia Centro Islamico which are the two main mosques in Venice.

Halal Food

Muslim travellers looking for Halal food near the Venice Clock Tower can visit some of the Halal restaurants in Venice. A few popular Halal restaurants in Venice include Pizza e Poi, SKK Shock Kebab Italy, San Polo Kebab and Doner Kebab which serve a wide range of excellent Halal cuisine.