Torre del Colle, Romanesque tower in Villar Dora, Italy
The cylindrical stone tower rises 19 meters high with a 7-meter diameter base, featuring eight defensive merlons at its summit pointing to cardinal directions.
Documents from 1287 confirm the tower's existence as part of fortifications marking the boundary between metropolitan Italy and Gaul during Roman times.
The structure represents medieval military architecture with its elevated entrance, internal fireplace, and strategic position overlooking the Dora Riparia river valley.
Located on Via Torre del Colle, the tower stands on the outskirts of Villar Dora near the bridge connecting State Road 24 of Moncenisio with Road 25.
The tower contains an integrated sanitary facility within one of its merlons, indicating its design for extended military occupation.
Location: Villar Dora
Architectural style: Romanesque art
Address: Via Torre del Colle
GPS coordinates: 45.10709,7.37359
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:59
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