Venezia 2007_El Padron de Casa

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Venezia 2007_El Padron de Casa by GregV

Venezia 2007_El Padron de Casa

‘El Padron de Casa’ (literally ‘the Householder’) is the affectionate name given by the inhabitants of Venice to St Mark’s campanile, one of the most representative symbols of the city.

This 98m-high bell tower, located in the square of the same name just in front of the Basilica, may have formerly been a lookout post or even a lighthouse before it collapsed from a lightning strike in 1902. The reconstruction was completed in 1912.

This photo belongs to a series dedicated to the city of Venice, where I did a trip in 2007 during the Carnival period.

See also:
Lungo Il Canal Grande
Le Finestre Veneziane
Tramonto sulla Basilica

Venezia 2007_El Padron de Casa belongs to the following groups:

AW Welcome Center, Italy and all things Italian and Travel and Adventure
  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow, 3 months ago

    You compose it well. Thanks for the info too.

  • Mike Davitt

    Mike Davitt, about 1 month ago

    Lovely shot, great comp

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