Walls, towers and gates Country of Venice

The first news about the Clock Tower dates back to the 13th century. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, a clock was added to the Tower on the facade towards Via Palazzo. In the following centuries the building underwent two important restoration works, during which the remains of the ancient frescoes that covered the external walls were removed. Since December 2005, the Tower was entrusted by the City of Venice to the Municipality of Mestre-Carpenedo.

The Treporti Fort is a very ancient building, built with red brick and white stone from Istria. It was built by the Austrians between 1845 and 1851, for reasons of defense. The fortification was modified during World War I and is the best preserved in the northern lagoon.

Even nowadays protect the historic city of Jesolo. The name derives from the fact that you can still see the remains of the Cathedral now reduced to a short section southeast of the apse and some high scores in the walls.

The Cylindrical Bell Tower represents one of the architectural symbols of Caorle. It is composed of a stone bases and a higher part in brick. Its bells date back to the seventeenth century.

The tower of Zianigo, today the bell tower of the Church, dates back to the 13th century. The structure is composed of the clock and the bell tower. Its construction was commissioned by the Carraresi, whose coat of arms is still visible today on the facade.

Sant'Erasmo is the second largest island in the lagoon. The Massimiliana Tower, located in Sant'Erasmo, was built by the Austrians between 1843 and 1844. The Massimiliana Tower has a circular structure surrounded by a moat and an irregular polygonal embankment. It is the only example in Italy that hosts art exhibitions, photography and various cultural events.