Torre Bissara, Gothic tower in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy
The Torre Bissara reaches a height of 82 meters and stands next to the Palladian Basilica in the central square of Vicenza.
The Bissari family constructed the original tower in 1174, and the municipality of Vicenza acquired it between 1211 and 1229 for administrative purposes.
The tower features a marble bas-relief of the Lion of Saint Mark and displays a Roman-era statue of Athena at its summit.
The tower clock indicates time with regular chimes every hour and half-hour, while displaying the phases of the moon on its cobalt blue dial.
A special melody composed by Maestro Valtinoni plays from the tower at specific times: 11:53 in the morning and 17:53 in the evening.
Location: Vicenza
Architectural style: Italian Gothic architecture
Website: https://venetoinside.com/hidden-treasures/post/the-bissara-tower-in-piazza-dei-signori-in-vicenza
GPS coordinates: 45.54737,11.54690
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:51
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