Torre della Scimmia, Medieval tower near Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy.
The quadrangular structure rises four stories high with brick walls, tufa stone corners, and travertine marble window frames on each side.
The tower belonged to the Frangipane family during the Middle Ages and became part of Palazzo Scapucci in the sixteenth century through architectural modifications.
The tower received its name from a tale about a pet monkey that carried a baby to the top, leading to the placement of the Madonna statue.
The Torre della Scimmia stands at Via dei Portoghesi 18 and maintains a perpetual flame near the Virgin Mary statue at its summit.
The tower features heraldic symbols of the Scapucci family, including an eight-pointed star and a crescent moon with upward-pointing tips.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.90171,12.47419
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:59
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