Torre Grossa

Torre Grossa
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 / 43.4676278; 11.0429028
Construction started 1311
Owner Ardinghelli familly
Height 54 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]

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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