Torre degli Zuccaro, Medieval tower in central Mantua, Italy.
The Torre degli Zuccaro rises 42.3 meters into the sky near the Ducal Palace and Piazza Sordello in the center of Mantua.
Built in 1143, the tower belonged to the Da Ripalta family before passing to the Bonacolsi and later the Gonzaga dynasty in 1328.
Local residents refer to the structure in their dialect as 'Tor dal Sücar', which translates to sugar tower, possibly due to its use as a salt storage.
The tower, located at Via Tazzoli 10, stands near the Ducal Citadel but remains closed to public access under municipal ownership.
In 1540, lightning struck the tower, destroying its summit and four large windows, leading to extensive restoration work in 1553.
Location: Mantua
Inception: 1143
GPS coordinates: 45.15889,10.79750
Latest update: March 20, 2025 20:10
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