Venice from above

We braved the line and the ride in the elevator to head for the top of the Campanile in St. Mark's Square - wow, what a view. Definitely worth the hassle - it was amazing to see all of Venice spread out in front of you. We enjoyed seeing the Grand Canal, all the other islands and even the causeway we came in on via the train. It was cool to see how small everyone looked in the crowded square below, near the aforementioned lion-topped columns! While we were atop the Campanile, the bells rang! WOW was it loud! But another true tourist experience...how many people can say they've done that?!