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San Giorgio MaggiorevsCampanile di San Marco
Both Campanile di San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, San Giorgio Maggiore scores significantly better than Campanile di San Marco. San Giorgio Maggiore has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 6 sources like Let's Go, Fodor's and Frommer's.
San Giorgio Maggiore
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Isola San Giorgio Maggiore, 30124 Venice
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Fodor's "There's been a church on this island since the 8th century, with a Benedictine monastery added in the 10th century." Full review
Frommer's "This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore." Full review
Time Out "This unique spot cried out for a masterpiece. Palladio provided it." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is not on the main tourist circuit and this is part of its charm." Full review
Frommer's "This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore... two epic paintings by an elderly Tintoretto,." Full review
Let's Go "Designed by Palladio, the dome’s intimidating height will astonish you, yet the simplicity of the structure will calm you in this cool refuge from the heat." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Tell me: What’s this place all about?The main attraction on San Giorgio Maggiore, a small island next to Giudecca, is the church designed by Andrea Palladio, which has a bell tower with..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Admire the Tintorettos in the vast church below, then take the elevator to the top of the belltower on this island monastery. From here, you'll have spectacular views of Venice"
Venice Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Frommer's "To impose a classical front on the traditional church structure, Palladio designed two interlocking facades, with repeating triangles, rectangles, and columns that are harmoniously proportioned." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Solar eclipses are only marginally more dazzling than Palladio's white Istrian marble facade." Full review
Campanile di San Marco Time Out Fodor's Let's Go Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
San Marco 328, 31024 Venice
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Time Out "At almost 99m (325ft), the Campanile is the city's tallest building, originally built between 888 and 912." Full review
Fodor's "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
Let's Go "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
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of Venice's most distinctive landmarks." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"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
Frommer's "It's an easy elevator ride up to the top of this 97m (318-ft.) bell tower for a breathtaking view of the cupolas of St. Mark's." Full review
