Torri Massimiliane, Military defensive towers in Verona, Italy.

Torri Massimiliane are four circular defensive towers on the hills north of Verona, built as Austrian fortifications. Each structure has two levels with a gallery running around the interior and a top platform with protective walls.

These towers were built in the 1830s under Colonel Franz von Scholl as part of Austria's defense system in northern Italy. They were designed to control approach routes to the city and defend against potential invasions from the north.

The towers take their name from Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg-Este, who devised this type of casemated artillery tower and had 32 built around Linz between 1831 and 1833. Verona's four were originally called Türme San Giuliana XXX–XXXIII. Their tufo ashlar walls and the ring of fire they once commanded over the Avesa, Valpantena and Valdonega valleys can still be traced on the Santa Giuliana ridge.

The four towers are spread across the hills and require walks with elevation changes, so sturdy footwear is essential. Access is limited as some paths are steep, and having a map or guide helps with navigation.

These towers were part of a connected fortress network that linked Verona, Venice, and other cities strategically across the region. This system allowed commanders to coordinate movements and respond quickly to threats across a wide area.