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Torre dell'Orologio

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Five hundred years ago, when this enameled clock was built, twin Moor figures would strike the hour, and three wise men with an angel would walk out and bow to the Virgin Mary on Epiphany (January 6) and during Ascension Week (40 days after Easter). An inscription on the tower reads "Horas non numero nisi serenas" ("I only count happy hours"). After years of painstaking work, the clock tower has been reassembled and returned to its former glory. Visits in English are offered daily and must be booked in advance at the Museo Correr or online.

Contact Information

Address: North side of Piazza San Marco at the Merceria, Piazza San Marco, Venice, 30124 | Map It
Phone: 041/5209070
Cost: €12
Hours: Tours in English Mon.-Wed. at 10 and 11; Thurs.-Sun. at 2 and 3
Website: www.museiciviciveneziani.it
Vaporetto: Vaporetto: Vallaresso, San Zaccaria.
Location: Piazza San Marco

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