Torri degli Ardinghelli, Medieval tower house in San Gimignano, Italy.
The Torri degli Ardinghelli features two square-based towers with distinct architectural elements, including narrow openings and different window configurations on each structure.
The towers were constructed during the height of San Gimignano's prosperity to demonstrate the wealth of the Ardinghelli family, who maintained trade connections with Lombardy and the Orient.
These towers represent the architectural competition between the Guelph-supporting Ardinghelli family and their rivals, the Ghibelline-aligned Salvucci family in medieval Tuscany.
The towers followed the 1255 height restrictions implemented by San Gimignano's city council, which limited private structures from exceeding the height of Torre Rognosa.
The right tower maintains a traditional medieval design with straight lines, while the left tower exhibits larger dimensions and more substantial window openings.
Location: San Gimignano
GPS coordinates: 43.46753,11.04338
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:32
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