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	== Bell Gable ==		== Bell Gable ==
	[[File:GableSantaMariaDelGiglio.jpg\|~~200px~~\|right\|thumb\|Bell Gable of Santa Maria del Giglio]]		[[File:GableSantaMariaDelGiglio.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Bell Gable of Santa Maria del Giglio]]
	<p>The bell gable, known in Italian as campanile a vela or a vela for short, are architectural features found commonly in Romance-language countries. These structures typically consist of a gable end with arches from which bells are hung. They were built in lieu of a bell tower for economical and practical purposes, as they are cheaper and can be constructed more quickly than a bell tower due to their more simple design. In addition, some bell towers existing as parts of churches have been demolished or have deteriorated, and due to the expense of reconstruction, have been replaced with bell gables. One such church in Venice is La Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista in Bràgora, which had its bell tower replaced by a bell gable in 1826 due to damage sustained to its bell tower and repeated renovation attempts.</p>		<p>The bell gable, known in Italian as campanile a vela or a vela for short, are architectural features found commonly in Romance-language countries. These structures typically consist of a gable end with arches from which bells are hung. They were built in lieu of a bell tower for economical and practical purposes, as they are cheaper and can be constructed more quickly than a bell tower due to their more simple design. In addition, some bell towers existing as parts of churches have been demolished or have deteriorated, and due to the expense of reconstruction, have been replaced with bell gables. One such church in Venice is La Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista in Bràgora, which had its bell tower replaced by a bell gable in 1826 due to damage sustained to its bell tower and repeated renovation attempts.</p>


	== Architectural Style ==		== Architectural Style ==

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	\| [[File:DONA-1.jpg\|thumb\|210px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_S._Maria_e_Donati\|~~Romanesque~~ Bell Tower of Santa Maria e Donato]]		\| [[File:DONA-1.jpg\|thumb\|210px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_S._Maria_e_Donati\|Bell Tower of Santa Maria e Donato]]
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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===
	<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>		<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>


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	=== Renaissance ===		=== Renaissance ===
	<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>		<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>
	[[File:Campanile della Basilica di San Marco a Venezia cima.jpg\|~~300px~~\|~~thumb~~]][[File:6052g - Venezia - Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 6-Aug-2007.jpg\|~~300px~~\|~~thumb~~]]
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	== Bell Tower Maintenance ==		== Bell Tower Maintenance ==
	[[File:EarthquakeDestruction_FinaleEmilia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|left\| Earthquake destruction ]]		[[File:EarthquakeDestruction_FinaleEmilia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|left\| Earthquake destruction ]]

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	=== Renaissance ===		=== Renaissance ===
	<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>		<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>
			[[File:Campanile della Basilica di San Marco a Venezia cima.jpg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:6052g - Venezia - Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, 6-Aug-2007.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]
	== Bell Tower Maintenance ==		== Bell Tower Maintenance ==
	[[File:EarthquakeDestruction_FinaleEmilia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|left\| Earthquake destruction ]]		[[File:EarthquakeDestruction_FinaleEmilia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|left\| Earthquake destruction ]]

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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===
	<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>		<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>
	[[File:Basilica di Santa Maria dei Frari - Venezia - Campanile.jpg\|~~300px~~\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_I_Frari\|~~left\|thumb\|Venetian Gothic~~ Bell Tower of I Frari]][[File:Campanile - Santo Stefano.jpg\|~~300px~~\|~~thumb~~]]

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	=== Renaissance ===		=== Renaissance ===
	<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>		<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>

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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===
	<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>		<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>
	[[File:Basilica di Santa Maria dei Frari - Venezia - Campanile.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]		[[File:Basilica di Santa Maria dei Frari - Venezia - Campanile.jpg\|300px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_I_Frari\|left\|thumb\|Venetian Gothic Bell Tower of I Frari]][[File:Campanile - Santo Stefano.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]
	=== Renaissance ===		=== Renaissance ===
	<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>		<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>

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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===
	<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>		<p>Venetian Gothic developed as a consequence of Venice’s maritime empire that coalesced Islamic, Byzantine, Northern European, and Romanesque influences into a uniquely adapted form of Gothic architecture, suited for the Venetian environment. The style began around the 13th century, coinciding with the beginning of the golden age of Venice. At this time, Venice became the most prosperous city in Europe, controlling all trade between the Mediterranean and Islamic worlds. This connection to the golden age led to Gothic architecture continuing as far as into the second half of the 15th century. The most characteristic feature of the style is the transition from exclusively semicircular arches to the use of Venetian ogival (pointed) arches, that were commonly stylized into clover or quatrefoil shapes. The shafts of these Gothic bell towers were similar in appearance to Romanesque towers, sharing strong brick shafts with prominent lesene, however, the Gothic towers typically featured more decorative ornamentation. This ornamentation includes both semicircular and ogival arches, interlaced geometric reliefs, and blind arcades. In addition, Istrian details were more common in the belfries and shafts than in Romanesque towers. Attics also became more common, frequently octagonal, that then transitioned into roofs and spires.</p>
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	=== Renaissance ===		=== Renaissance ===
	<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>		<p>The Renaissance architectural style in bell towers developed during the 15th and 16th century as an attempt by the Republic to update the skyline from Veneto-Byzantine and Romanesque towers, while incorporating the Renaissance ideas of symmetry and geometric harmony. This was accomplished for older towers by renovating towers of these styles and outfitting them with newer upper sections. These upper sections included belfries that were made of white Istrian stone that was used to contrast the older brickwork. Bell towers that were newly constructed during this period typically featured fully white exteriors, including the shaft and base. Renaissance belfries typically featured arcade openings of pillars and were commonly topped by attics. Instead of low pyramidal roofs, as found in Romanesque towers, these towers featured tall spires adorned with copper or stone cladding and topped with sculptured figures, or ogee style domes, such as is found on the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_San_Giorgio_dei_Greci Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci]. The most famous example is the [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Basilica_di_San_Marco Campanile di San Marco], which had its upper section renovated in the early 1500s, and features an Istrian belfry, an attic, and a copper spire adorned with a golden statue.</p>

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	The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.		The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.

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	The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.		The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.

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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===

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	The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.		The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.

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	=== Romanesque ===		=== Romanesque ===
	The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.[[File:Campanile - Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello) - Venice 2016 2.jpg\|300x300px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_Santa_Maria_Assunta_di_Torcello\|center\|thumb\|Bell Tower of Santa Maria Assunta di Torcello © José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro~~]][[~~File:DONA-1.jpg\|300x300px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_S._Maria_e_Donati\|none\|thumb\|Bell Tower of Santa Maria e Donato]]		The Venetian Romanesque style, which is more specifically called First Romanesque, is an architectural style of medieval Europe that developed and became predominant in the 11th and 12th century. The style developed in the Lombard region, which at the time, encompassed all of Northern Italy. In Venice, Romanesque bell towers are characterized by their simplicity and strength, possessing thick brick walls and commonly lacking exterior adornments. The exteriors of these bell towers typically feature vertical lesene lining the shaft and can feature arches at the termination of a course. Romanesque architecture uses almost strictly semi-circular arches, which becomes a primary distinguishing factor from the Gothic style which Romanesque would later evolve into. These bell towers, in most cases, include a low pyramidal roof.

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			File:DONA-1.jpg\|300x300px\|link=https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Bell_Tower_of_S._Maria_e_Donati\|none\|thumb\|Bell Tower of Santa Maria e Donato
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	=== Venetian Gothic ===		=== Venetian Gothic ===