Torre dei Gualandi, Medieval tower in Knights' Square, Italy
The Torre dei Gualandi forms part of the Palazzo dell'Orologio on the northern section of Knights' Square, featuring rounded arches and solid proportions.
During the 13th century, Count Ugolino della Gherardesca and his family members were imprisoned in this tower, where they perished from starvation.
The tragic events at Torre dei Gualandi inspired Dante Alighieri to include the story in his masterwork The Divine Comedy, depicting Ugolino's imprisonment.
The tower, managed by Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, offers free guided tours with advance reservations required through their official website.
The structure earned the name Torre della Fame (Tower of Hunger) following the death of Count Ugolino and his family members in 1289.
Location: Pisa
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.71982,10.39988
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:41
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