Prison tower of Castelvetro di Modena, Medieval prison tower in Castelvetro di Modena, Italy
The Prison Tower rises 22 meters above Piazza Roma, featuring robust stone walls and architectural elements characteristic of 14th-century defensive structures.
Built around 1350, this tower served as both a detention facility and a strategic observation point for monitoring activities in the surrounding Modena region.
The tower stands alongside the Clock Tower in the central square, where black and white stones create a distinctive checkerboard pattern on the ground.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours that explain its military architecture and former use as a municipal prison facility.
The structure maintains its original medieval prison cells, demonstrating the detention practices and architectural solutions of the 14th century.
Location: Castelvetro di Modena
Inception: 14 century
Height: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 44.50338,10.94295
Latest update: May 3, 2025 09:01
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Confined space or barrel-aged vinegar. Interesting visit!
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