The clock tower in St. Mark's Square, Venice (Italy)
Other than the famous basilica, in San Marco square you can also admire the magnificent Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace) and the Torre dell’Orologio (Watch Tower). This Renaissance construction is another important symbol of Venice. Its arch dominates the Merceria, an ancient commercial street of the city, and its big astronomic watch, placed at the middle of the tower, has been beating time since more than 500 years. At the top of the tower, on its terrace, there are the “Mori” : two bronze statues representing two shepherds who beat with a club the hours on a big bell. Venetian people call them “Mori” because of their brown colour.
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Location: Venice, Italy, Europe
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