Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

campanile

noun

/ˌkæm.pəˈniː.leɪ/

Definition

A freestanding bell tower, often part of a larger church or building complex.

Examples

The famous campanile in Venice, known as St. Mark’s Campanile, offers stunning views of the city.
Many university campuses feature a campanile, sometimes ringing bells at specific hours.
During the festival, the campanile’s bells rang joyously, celebrating the occasion.

Meaning

A campanile is usually constructed to house one or more bells and is often seen in the context of a church or civic building, adding vertical elegance to the architecture.