Torre Grossa

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

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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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