The Ninth Hour In Venice

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The Ninth Hour In Venice

Artist

Robert Yaeger

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Photograph - Photography

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The Ninth Hour in Venice
There is a long history of the five bells, (Marangona, Nona, Trottiera, Mezza Terza, and Renghiera) that are hung in the Campanile St. Marcos in beautiful Venice, Italy. The bells date back to at least the 13th century. The largest, the Marangona is the only surviving bell, others have been recast(*24 April 1909), due to damage from lightning strikes. The largest bell rung at the beginning and end of the workday, Nona is rung to note the ninth hour of the day, and Trottiera when races are held in Piazza San Marco.

The Nona, pictured here, is rung to denote the ninth hour of the day.

*"The Nona derived its name from Ninth Hour (Nones), the traditional moment of the liturgical afternoon prayer. It sounded (16 series of 18 strokes) at midday and marked the beginning of the work break. After the Nona ceased, a half hour of silence ensued. The Trottiera then rang continuously for 30 minutes: from this particular function, the Trottiera was also termed Dietro Nona (behind, or after, Nona). When the ringing stopped, work began again. An hour later, the Nona rang (9 series of 10 strokes for three times) to mark the vespertine Ave Maria which was followed by the Marangona (15 series of 16 strokes)."
*Nona diameter: 156 centimeters (61 inches), weight: 2,556 kilograms (7,992 pounds)

Photography by Robert Yaeger

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* source - Wikipedia

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