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12th century campanile to be saved from fall

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/22 - 17:05. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | Italian
Experts are working to keep the 12th century bell-tower in St Mark's Square in Venice from tumbling over after a survey disclosed that the foundation was no longer supporting the structure.

St Mark's campanile, known as El Paron de Casa (The Gaffer), will be supported by a titanium belt.

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