Torre dei Modenesi, Medieval defensive tower in Finale Emilia, Italy
The stone tower stands 32 meters tall with five interior levels connected by wooden staircases and features a prominent clock on its facade.
Built in 1213 by the Municipality of Modena, the structure controlled trade routes along the Naviglio canal connecting Venice to Modena and Ferrara.
The tower bell, weighing 1055 kilograms, displays intricate reliefs of religious figures, including Archangel Michael and Saint Zeno, along with the municipal coat of arms.
The structure served as both a timekeeping device for the town and an emergency signal system, with its bell alerting residents to fires, floods, and other dangers.
After standing for 799 years, the tower collapsed during the 2012 Emilia earthquake, though its historic bell remained largely undamaged.
Location: Finale Emilia
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Renaissance
Address: Piazza Baccarini
GPS coordinates: 44.83228,11.29391
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:54
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