Torre delle Ore, Clock tower in central Lucca, Italy
The Torre delle Ore is a clock tower in central Lucca with a square base, narrow windows, and an observation platform at its top. The structure rises prominently over Via Fillungo and contains original bell mechanisms within its interior.
Lucca's authorities acquired the tower in the 14th century and installed a clock mechanism made by goldsmith Labruccio Cerlotti in 1390. In the 18th century, Louis Simon from Geneva and local craftsman Sigismondo Caturegli redesigned and enhanced this mechanism.
The tower sits on Via Fillungo and has always been a gathering point for people in the city. The bells and the weathervane bearing the word Libertas speak to the independence that mattered deeply to Lucca.
Visitors climb 207 steps to the top and can see the original clock mechanism and views across the city. The interior is narrow in places, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for a steady staircase.
The three bells were cast by Stefano Filippi and represent the city's strong bell-casting tradition. These bells still ring at set times and remain an important part of Lucca's soundscape today.
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