The tale of the Bell of St. Theodore is one that has been passed down through generations in Venice. It tells of a great bell that was gifted to St. Theodore by an angel in 864 AD and placed atop the Campanile di San Marco (St Mark’s Tower) in Piazza San Marco, Venice. According to legend, it was said that when the bell rang out its chimes, it would bring prosperity and good fortune to all who heard it. Unfortunately, during a powerful storm on July 14th 1902, the tower collapsed along with the beloved bell. Today, a new replica of the bell stands proudly atop what remains of St Mark’s Tower as a reminder of this unique Venetian legend and its importance to local folklore.