Cittΰ Antica in Verona in Provincia di Verona, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Orologio a Campana
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Bell Clock
Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025
1. Orologio a Campana / Bell Clock Marker
Da questa torre eretta da Cansignorio della Scala sono per la prima volta in Verona nel 1370 un orologio a campana.
From this tower, built by Cansignorio della Scala, a bell clock was installed for the first time in Verona in 1370.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1370.
Location. 45° 26.618′ N, 10° 59.791′ E. Marker is in Verona, Veneto (Venetia), in Provincia di Verona. It is in Cittΰ Antica. It is at the intersection of Vicolo Monte and Corso Porta Borsari, on the right when traveling south on Vicolo Monte. The marker is located along the base of Gardello Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verona, Veneto 37121, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Restoration of the Tower Clock (here, next to this marker); Torre del Gardello (secoli XIII-XIV) / Tower of Gardello (13th14th centuries) (a few steps from this marker); Giuseppe Catterinetti Franco and Marianna Catterinetti Franco Fontana (about 90
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More about this marker. The timepiece, one of the first public clocks in Europe.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025
2. The view of the Bell Clock Marker along the street
Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025
3. Gardello Tower
The marker is located just below the screen on the tower
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
