Venice Attractions
Bronze Moor strikes the hour © ezioman
Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)
Entering the Piazza San Marco, the clock tower is one of the
first things to be seen, towering above the Procuratie Vecchie (the
ancient administration buildings for the republic). Built in 1496,
the clock mechanism of that same period still keeps perfect time.
The two bronze figures, known as 'Moors' because of their dark
colour, pivot to strike the hour.
Address: San Marco, Piazza San Marco;
Opening time: Daily from 9am to 3.30pm;
Admission: Adults €12
