Campanille Collection
The Campanille, a true wonder of the world, stands tall in St. Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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The Campanille, a true wonder of the world, stands tall in St. Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy. This magnificent structure holds a rich history that dates back to Gionitus, the inventor of astronomy from 1334-1336. With its unique hexagonal shape and intricate design, the Campanile is an architectural masterpiece that captivates all who lay eyes on it. Standing proudly alongside the Column of St. Theodore, it forms an iconic symbol of Venice's grandeur. However, not all moments in its existence have been glorious. The collapse of the Campanile on July 14th, 1902 left behind a haunting black and white photograph as evidence of its tragic past. Yet resilience prevails as seen in other bell towers across Europe. From Croatia's Dubrovnik Tower of the Franciscan Monastery to Shkodra's Christian church bell tower in Albania and Budapest's Szilagyi Dezso Evangelical Church in Hungary - each one tells its own story through time. Even beyond borders lies Montenegro's Perast Saint Nicholas Church tower which adds to this collection of remarkable structures standing tall against nature’s elements. Whether you find yourself gazing at the Campanille or exploring these distant lands where bell towers reign supreme - let their presence remind you that even amidst collapses and challenges throughout history - beauty endures for those who seek it.