San Nicolò Bell Tower, Gothic Revival bell tower in Lecco, Italy
The San Nicolò Bell Tower rises 96 meters into the sky with an octagonal base, triangular spire, and walls made of Moltrasio stone and granite.
Construction of the tower began in 1882 on a 15th-century defensive fortification, but financial difficulties delayed completion until 1904 when nine bells were installed.
The residents of Lecco affectionately call the tower 'Matitone' due to its pencil-like shape, and its bells mark important moments in the community.
Visitors must climb 396 steps to reach the observation deck, and children under six years old are not permitted to ascend the tower.
The tower houses nine bells, with the largest weighing 2,800 kilograms and measuring 1.68 meters in diameter.
Location: Lecco
Inception: 1882
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: Piazza sagrato Basilica, 23900 Lecco LC
Website: http://campaniledilecco.it
GPS coordinates: 45.85698,9.38912
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:41
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