Civic Tower, Medieval bell tower in Pavia, Italy
The Civic Tower stood 72 meters tall with thick walls of Roman brick masonry and ancient concrete made from lime mortar and river gravel.
Built in the 11th century and completed in 1598, the tower collapsed on March 17, 1989, resulting in four deaths and fifteen injuries.
The tower represented Pavia's medieval period when the city contained numerous towers, leading to its designation as the City of 100 Towers.
Elements from the collapsed tower are now displayed at Castello Visconteo, while a plaque near Pavia Cathedral shows its original form.
The tower's sudden collapse in 1989 prompted Italian authorities to temporarily close the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to safety concerns.
Location: Pavia
GPS coordinates: 45.18496,9.15299
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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