Torre dei Cugnanesi, Medieval tower house in San Gimignano, Italy.
The Torre dei Cugnanesi rises as one of the tallest structures in San Gimignano, featuring traditional brick corbels and a stone facade near the city walls.
Built in the 13th century by the Ghibelline family, this tower formed part of the defensive system connected to the Arco dei Becci, an ancient gate.
The tower represents the medieval practice of constructing tall buildings as symbols of wealth and power among competing families in Tuscan cities.
The structure contains multiple levels, with the ground floor originally housing workshops while upper floors served as protected living quarters for the family.
This tower stands as the only medieval tower in San Gimignano constructed beyond the initial protective wall that enclosed the historic center.
Location: San Gimignano
Address: Via di Quercecchio, 2, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy 53037 San Gimignano 53037 San Gimignano
GPS coordinates: 43.46703,11.04302
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:18
The cultural monuments and institutions of Tuscany include the cathedrals, museums, squares, and architectural sites of Florence, Pisa, and Siena. The region features medieval buildings like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, major museums such as the Uffizi Gallery, and historic squares like the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Religious buildings include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the Cathedral of Siena with their distinctive architectures.
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