Campanile di San Marco

"At almost 99m (325ft), the Campanile is the city's tallest building, originally built between 888 and 912." Full review

"Construction of Venice's famous brick bell tower (325 feet tall, plus the angel) began in the 9th century, and took on its present form in 1514." Full review

"This tall brick bell tower is undeniably the dominant fixture of the Venetian skyline, so much so that, in 1997, a group of Venetian separatists stormed it to proclaim their message from its heights." Full review

"Sansovino's classical marble loggia at the base of the Campanile is decidedly mythical, showcasing bronzes of pagan deities Minerva, Apollo and Mercury, plus Peace." Full review

"Today's campanile is used for sightseers desiring a Venetian panorama – though one with few canal views; oddly, since most of the canals are obscured from its 325-foot height. " Full review