Campanile del Duomo di Messina - Messina, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 38° 11.537 E 015° 33.273
33S E 548560 N 4227294
The original bell tower dated back to Norman times, but was partially destroyed in the earthquake of 1783, torn down in 1863, then rebuilt between 1930 and 1933 based on the design of the original.
Waymark Code: WMVE6F
Location: Sicilia, Italy
Date Posted: 04/07/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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The tower is 60 meters high and contains the biggest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world. Designed by the firm Ungerer of Strasbourg it was inaugurated in 1933 and is the city’s main attraction even today.
Address of Tower:
Piazza Duomo
Messina, Italy

Still Operational: yes

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes

Number of bells in tower?: Not Listed
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