Torre di Velate, Medieval tower in Velate, Italy
The stone tower stands 25 meters tall, featuring remaining north and east walls with four single-lancet windows crafted from stone blocks.
The Torre di Velate, constructed during the eleventh century, served as a strategic defensive structure in the hills surrounding Varese.
Since 1989, the Fondo Ambiente Italiano manages this national heritage site, preserving its architectural elements for future generations.
Visitors can reach the tower through Via alla Torre in Velate, with regular bus connections from central Varese throughout the day.
The tower's surviving walls contain traces of five additional floors above ground level, revealing the original internal organization of the structure.
Location: Varese
Address: via alla Torre
GPS coordinates: 45.84025,8.79260
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:19
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