Torre Rognosa Explained

Torre Rognosa is a 51 metres tall tower located in San Gimignano, built in the 13rd century and owned by Gregori family first and Oti family then.[1] It is one of the best preserved towers in the town,[2] and the second largest tower in height (the first one is Torre Grossa).[3]

It is located over the Palazzo del Podestà and Piazza del Duomo,[4] alongside the Palazzo Chigi.[5]

References

43.4679°N 11.0435°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: taly: A Complete Guide to 1,000 Towns and Cities and Their Landmarks, with 80 Regional Tours . Marcella . Borghi . Viviana . Arrigoni . Guglielmo . Martinello . Antony . Shugaar . Touring Editore . 1999 . 336 . 9788836515226.
  2. Book: Giada, Angel . Mi toscana insólita . Tektime . 2 January 2023 . 53 . 9788835447610.
  3. Book: Tschen-Emmons, James B. . Buildings and Landmarks of Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages Revealed . . 14 November 2016 . 171 . 9781440841828.
  4. Book: Art and History of Tuscany . Casa Editrice Bonechi . 2008 . 59 . 9788847617926.
  5. Book: Michelin Green Guide Wine Trails of Italy . Michelin Travel & Lifestyle . 1 February 2013 . 279 . 9782067193123.

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