Torre della Castagna, Medieval tower in Piazzetta San Martino, Florence, Italy
The Torre della Castagna rises near the House of Dante, featuring sturdy stone walls and narrow windows typical of defensive architecture.
Built before 1038, the tower served as the meeting place for Florence's Priory of Arts from 1282 until the Bargello Palace completion.
The tower name derives from the voting method where priors used chestnuts in bags to count votes during important city decisions.
Located in central Florence, the tower stands as a testament to medieval engineering with its original structure maintained through centuries.
The priors would lock themselves inside this tower for days during voting periods to prevent external influence on their decisions.
Location: Florence
GPS coordinates: 43.77087,11.25705
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:40
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