Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square (Torre dell'Orologio)

The Clock Tower of Venice is located on the north side of Piazza San Marco. The building dates back to 1496/99, . In addition to marking the time, day and moon phases with the zodiac, it is equipped with a carillon mechanism that is activated on the day of the Epiphany and Ascension, opening the compartment to let out the Magi and the characters of the Nativity.

Placed at the top of the Tower, on a terrace, there are the famous Moors of Venice, two bronze statues that beat the hours with a club on a large bell. Immediately below on the high facade of the Tower, there is the Lion of San Marco, symbol of the Republic of Venice.