The Campanile

Rewarding view after 204 steps up

Proudly standing since 1923, the 52m high Campanile of Port Elizabeth is a true landmark. From a distance it looks a bit like the Campanile in Venice. You can climb the 204 stairs to the top. A wonder...

Recently renovated historical site

The Campanile in Port Elizabeth has been recently renovated and has now a lift built in it . It is very interesting place to visit.

Poor maintenance but a lovly building and intersting to see how the bells work

PE tourism/municipality need to improve on their tourism places of interest to encourage tourists.This lift never works.

Great structure, but needs some TLC

A great place to visit in the history of PE. However, the views from the top are somewhat disappointing as there are just dirty un-openable perspex windows.

History with the sound of bells

Six of us 'seniors' engaged tour leader Tony Neveling to lead us. We really enjoyed what he shared of the history and his explanation of the beautifully sculptured plates making up the frieze outside ...