Torre Grossa
General information
LocationSan Gimignano
Town or cityToscana
CountryItaly
Coordinates43°28′3.46″N 11°2′34.45″E / 43.4676278°N 11.0429028°E / 43.4676278; 11.0429028
Construction started1311
OwnerArdinghelli family
Height54 m (177 ft 2 in)

Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 m (177 ft 2 in).[1][2] It is one of the best known of Tuscany's medieval towers.[3] It 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.

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