Torre dei Prendiparte, Medieval tower in Bologna, Italy
The Torre dei Prendiparte reaches 61 meters into the Bologna skyline, featuring brick construction and a distinctive crown-like pattern at its summit.
The tower, constructed around 1350, belonged to the influential Prendiparte family before transitioning to church ownership and functioning as a prison in the 1500s.
The walls of the middle floors contain inscriptions from former prisoners, including detailed accounts that document the social conditions of historical Bologna.
The structure now operates as a bed and breakfast establishment, allowing visitors to stay overnight while experiencing the medieval architecture of Bologna.
The tower maintains a slight tilt similar to other Bologna towers, demonstrating the characteristic structural patterns of medieval construction techniques.
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: March 8, 2025 11:51
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.
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