Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, standing at 54 m (177 ft 2 in) high.[1][2] It is one of the most iconic and well-known medieval towers in Tuscany.[3] The tower was built in 1310.[4]
Torre Grossa | |
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![]() Torre Grossa and Collegiate Church of San Gimignano in the piazza del Duomo. | |
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General information | |
Location | San Gimignano |
Town or city | Toscana |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 43°28′3.46″N 11°2′34.45″E / 43.4676278°N 11.0429028°E |
Construction started | 1311 |
Owner | Ardinghelli family |
Height | 54 m (177 ft 2 in) |
References
edit- ^ DK Travel (2 May 2016). Family Guide Italy. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 200. ISBN 9780241278383.
- ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 204.
- ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 32.
- ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 203.
Bibliography
edit- Lafferty, Samantha (1 December 2011). Turkey Travel Adventures. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 645. ISBN 9781588436856.
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