Torre guelfa, Medieval fortified tower in Pisa, Italy
The Torre Guelfa rises 35 meters high on Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli, constructed with red bricks in Renaissance architectural style beside the Cittadella Vecchia.
Built in 1407 during Florentine rule, the tower marked the transformation of Pisa's naval shipyard into a fortress following the city's maritime decline.
The interior walls display carved stone coats of arms belonging to former Florentine commissioners who governed Pisa through different periods.
Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for views across Pisa, with the entrance located near the Ponte della Cittadella, 1.1 kilometers from the central station.
The tower stands at the exact location where the Republic of Pisa constructed and maintained its naval fleet during its period as a Mediterranean maritime power.
Location: Pisa
Inception: 1407
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Height: 35 m
Made from material: brick
Part of: Cittadella Vecchia
Address: Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli 56100 56100
Phone: +390553215446
GPS coordinates: 43.71364,10.39067
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:37
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