Torre Grossa

43°28′3.46″N 11°2′34.45″E / 43.4676278°N 11.0429028°E / 43.4676278; 11.0429028Construction started1311OwnerArdinghelli familyHeight54 m (177 ft 2 in)

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]

A view of San Gimignano from Torre Grossa

References

  1. ^ DK Travel (2 May 2016). Family Guide Italy. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 200. ISBN 9780241278383.
  2. ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 204.
  3. ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 32.
  4. ^ Lafferty 2011, p. 203.

Bibliography

  • Lafferty, Samantha (1 December 2011). Turkey Travel Adventures. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 645. ISBN 9781588436856.

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