Campanile

A campanile (pronounced ) is, especially in Italy, a free-standing bell-tower (Italian campana, 'bell'), often adjacent to a church or cathedral.

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The most famous campanile is probably the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Other notable campaniles include St Mark's Campanile in Venice's St Mark's Square.

Related Topics:
St Mark's Campanile - Venice - St Mark's Square

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Modern campaniles often contain carillons, a musical instrument traditionally comprised of large bells which are sounded by cables, chains, or cords connected to a keyboard.

Related Topics:
Carillon - Keyboard

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These can be found at some college and university campuses.

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In modern construction, rather than using heavy bells the sound may be produced by the striking of small metal rods whose vibrations are amplified electronically and sounded through loudspeakers.

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