Tor Sanguigna, Medieval tower near Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy
The Torre Sanguigna stands at a corner north of Piazza Navona, constructed with alternating rows of bricks and tufa stone blocks.
Built in the twelfth or thirteenth century, this tower belonged to the Sanguigni family until the 15th century and witnessed numerous political conflicts.
The tower incorporates ancient Roman architectural elements, including a small head from a monument embedded at the first-floor level.
Located in central Rome, the structure remains visible from two external sides and features four asymmetrical windows facing Via Zanardelli.
Stone rings under the battlements once supported wooden beams used for defensive purposes, such as pouring materials on attackers.
Location: Rome
Part of: Liste mittelalterlicher Wohntürme in Rom
GPS coordinates: 41.90053,12.47283
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:16
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