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Torre dell’Orologio

Clock tower·San Marco

Guided visits

About Torre dell’Orologio

The Torre dell’Orologio, on Piazza San Marco above the archway into the Mercerie, is open by guided visit; see the official MUVE site.

Why it's on our list

  • Guided visits only

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Torre dell’Orologio before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Torre dell’Orologio, as the crow flies.

  1. Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons HotelRiva degli Schiavoni250 m3 min walk
  2. Londra PalaceRiva degli Schiavoni350 m5 min walk
  3. The St. Regis VeniceSan Marco400 m5 min walk
  4. Hotel MetropoleRiva degli Schiavoni500 m6 min walk
  5. The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection HotelSan Marco550 m7 min walk

All hotels

What’s nearby

Distances from Torre dell’Orologio are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Walking times assume about 80 metres a minute, so real routes take a little longer.

Nearest waterbus stops

  1. San Marco Giardinetti2300 m4 min walk
  2. San Zaccaria (Danieli)1300 m4 min walk
  3. San Marco Vallaresso1300 m4 min walk

Key sights

  1. St Mark’s Basilica50 m1 min walk
  2. The Doge’s Palace150 m2 min walk
  3. La Fenice400 m5 min walk
  4. The Rialto Bridge450 m6 min walk
  5. Peggy Guggenheim Collection750 m9 min walk
  6. The Accademia950 m12 min walk
  7. Marco Polo Airport7.7 km

Main railway stations

  1. Venezia Santa Lucia1.6 km20 min walk

Location

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