Torre dei Prendiparte

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Torre dei Prendiparte, Medieval tower in Bologna, Italy

Torre dei Prendiparte is a medieval brick tower rising approximately 61 meters above Bologna's streets and topped with a distinctive crown-like pattern. The structure contains multiple floors that display typical features of the city's medieval tower architecture.

The tower was built around 1350 and belonged to the powerful Prendiparte family who held significant influence in Bologna at that time. Later it passed to church ownership and served as a prison starting in the 1500s.

The middle floors display inscriptions left by former prisoners that reveal details about daily life during medieval times. These marks on the walls tell personal stories of those who were held here.

The tower now operates as a guesthouse where visitors can stay overnight and experience medieval architecture firsthand. It is helpful to check access conditions in advance, as the unique spatial layout of an old tower requires some consideration.

The tower has a slight tilt like many other towers in Bologna, showing how ground settling has affected medieval construction in the city. This lean is part of the architectural character that defines Bologna's skyline.

Location: Bologna

Inception: 14 century

Part of: Towers of Bologna

Address: via Sant'Alò, 7 ‒ Bologna (BO)

Website: http://prendiparte.it

GPS coordinates: 44.49599,11.34474

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42

Photo spots in central Bologna

Bologna offers many photography subjects, from medieval towers to Renaissance palaces. The covered arcades stretch for miles, connecting squares, churches, and historic buildings. The Neptune Fountain stands beside Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city. The Two Towers rise above the streets and have been landmarks for centuries. Santo Stefano Basilica consists of several connected churches, while the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca sits on a hill, reached by one of the longest porticoes in the world. The university district shows buildings from medieval and Renaissance periods, including the Archiginnasio with its anatomical theater. The botanical garden provides a quiet green space, and parks like Giardini Margherita and Montagnola Park offer places to rest. Smaller discoveries like the window on Via Piella give views of the Moline canal. Palaces, libraries, and museums complete the photographic range of this city that has kept its historic character.

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Torre dei Prendiparte - Medieval tower in Bologna, Italy » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes