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St Mark’s Campanile

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St Mark's Campanile (, ) is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. The current campanile is a reconstruction completed in 1912, the previous tower having collapsed in 1902. At in height, it is the tallest structure in Venice and is colloquially termed "el paròn de casa" (the master of the house).Zanetto, Il cambio d'abito del "Paron de casa"..., p. 9 It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.Fenlon, Piazza San Marco, p. 59 Read more on Wikipedia

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