Torre dell'Elefante, Medieval fortified tower in Castello district, Cagliari, Italy
The limestone Elephant Tower rises 31 meters high with three solid walls and one open side containing four wooden-galleried floors.
Giovanni Capula designed this defensive structure in 1307 during Pisan rule to protect against Aragonese attacks on the southwestern part of Castello.
The tower bears its name from a marble elephant statue on its southern facade, alongside coats of arms of Pisan castellans of Cagliari.
The entrance to the tower lies near St. Joseph Church, allowing visitors to climb to the fourth floor through guided tours every hour.
The structure served multiple functions throughout centuries, transforming from a military fortress into residences, a prison, and a location for public executions.
Location: Cagliari
Inception: 1307
Architects: Giovanni Capula
Height: 30 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://comune.cagliari.it/portale/page/it/torre_dellelefante
GPS coordinates: 39.21796,9.11494
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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