Frederick II Tower, Medieval fortified tower in San Miniato, Italy.
The Frederick II Tower rises from the highest point of San Miniato, featuring thick stone walls and offering views across the Tuscan valleys.
Emperor Frederick II ordered the construction of this defensive tower in the 13th century to establish military control over the strategic route between Florence and Pisa.
The tower contains exhibits about medieval military architecture and displays artifacts that illustrate the daily operations of ancient fortifications.
Visitors can climb to the observation platform at 43.680817N, 10.853176E, with the site recording over 10,000 annual visits before the pandemic.
German forces destroyed the original structure in 1944, leading to its complete reconstruction in 1958 by architect Renato Baldi.
Location: San Miniato
Inception: 2000
Phone: +390571406700
Email: cultura@comune.san-miniato.pi.it
Website: http://comune.san-miniato.pi.it/ospiti/smsm/home.htm
GPS coordinates: 43.68082,10.85318
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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