Torre Grossa

Torre Grossa
Torre Grossa
	Torre Grossa and Collegiate Church of San Gimignano in the piazza del Duomo.
General information
Location	San Gimignano, Toscana, 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
Height	54 m (177 ft 2 in)

Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, standing at 54 m (177 ft 2 in) high. It is one of the most iconic and well-known medieval towers in Tuscany. The tower was built in 1310.

A view of San Gimignano from Torre Grossa

References

↑ 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

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

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[1] DK Travel (2 May 2016). Family Guide Italy. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 200. ISBN 9780241278383.

[FOOTNOTELafferty2011204-2] Lafferty 2011, p. 204.

[FOOTNOTELafferty201132-3] Lafferty 2011, p. 32.

[FOOTNOTELafferty2011203-4] Lafferty 2011, p. 203.