Torre del Diavolo, Medieval tower house in San Gimignano, Italy.
The Torre del Diavolo rises from Piazza della Cisterna with its white limestone facade and protruding wooden beam supports along the upper sections.
The tower gained prominence during the 13th century when San Gimignano's wealthy families constructed vertical residences to display their economic power and social status.
Local artisans known as 'battiloro' operated workshops at the base of the tower, creating thin gold sheets for trade along the Via Francigena route.
The tower features a double-height entrance portal with small defensive windows, demonstrating the architectural methods used for protection in medieval Italy.
According to records, the owner once declared the tower had mysteriously increased in height during his absence, leading to its designation as Devil's Tower.
Location: San Gimignano
GPS coordinates: 43.46756,11.04393
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:08
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