Iconic St. Mark Bell Tower in Venice reopens after renovations

Iconic St. Mark Bell Tower in Venice reopens after renovations

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The Bell Tower of St. Mark in Venice has reopened to the public, just in time for the culmination of Carnival on 'Fat Tuesday'.

The iconic monument has reopened after a series of renovation works, also in time to allow the many Carnival visitors to admire the city and the lagoon from above, the Procuratoria della Basilica Marciana said Monday, CE Report quotes ANSA.

Work was carried out on the elevator system, with the replacement of the winch, over 70 years old, and of the compensation chain, revision and adaptation of the electrical system, to continue to guarantee maximum safety and efficiency.

At the same time, cleaning work was carried out on the bronze sculptures on the outside of the loggia and cleaning of the windows and internal rooms, of the brass parts of the elevator, and the bells.

The bell lodge can now be admired in its entirety, with the bells exposed and free from superficial pollution.

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