Torre Giurisdavidica, Medieval stone tower on Monte Labbro, Arcidosso, Italy
Torre Giurisdavidica is a circular stone structure that crowns the summit of Monte Labbro and is surrounded by the remnants of other buildings. Adjacent to the tower stand ruins of a hermitage and a chapel that were part of the religious settlement.
Construction took place between 1869 and 1870 under the direction of Davide Lazzeretti, who established a religious movement that challenged established authority. This community became known for its effort to create an independent spiritual life on the mountain.
The community that lived here blended Christian faith with reverence for the mountain landscape and local traditions. Visitors can still sense this way of life through the preserved spaces and surroundings.
Visitors can reach the tower via marked hiking trails that lead to the mountain's summit, a walk that typically takes an hour and a half to two hours. Sturdy shoes and water are essential, particularly on warm days, since the trail offers little shelter from the sun.
The name derives from a medieval form of local jurisdiction that once held authority on this mountain, marking it as a territorial symbol of independence. Few visitors realize that the structure's survival rests largely on restoration efforts undertaken after a serious lightning strike in the early 2000s.
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