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St Marks Clocktower

and so to the top of the tower.

 

Here are two giant statues in bronze known as 'The Moors'. They were cast in 1497 by Ambrogio della Ancore. The body of the Moors is hinged at the waste enabling them to strike the bell on the hour. Each Moor strikes the bell in turn.

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Uploaded on February 10, 2024
Taken on January 22, 2024