noun
- a tall bell tower, typically freestanding or attached to a church or other building
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The ancient campanile dominated the town square.
- Tourists climbed the campanile for panoramic views of the city.
- The university’s campanile chimed every hour on the hour.
- Venice’s famous campanile in St. Mark’s Square is over 300 feet tall.
- The medieval campanile was built separately from the main cathedral.
- Students gathered beneath the campanile between classes.