Casa torre dei Bonacolsi, Medieval tower in Piazza Sordello, Mantua, Italy
Casa torre dei Bonacolsi rises as a brick structure built in 1280, featuring defensive characteristics and traditional architectural elements of northern Italian medieval towers.
The Bonacolsi family constructed this tower during their rule of Mantua, maintaining control until their overthrow by the Gonzaga family in 1328.
The tower contains an eight-meter-high fresco depicting the Tree of Life from 1300, representing one of the earliest non-religious wall paintings in Europe.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours, which include explanations of the medieval architecture and the historical significance of the Bonacolsi dynasty.
The structure remains part of Palazzo Castiglioni, currently serving as a private residence for descendants of Renaissance diplomat Baldesar Castiglione.
Location: Mantua
Inception: 1280
GPS coordinates: 45.16029,10.79610
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:29
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