Torre di Adalberto, Medieval tower in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy.
The Torre di Adalberto stands at the outer corner of the Cittadella viscontea, constructed from sandstone with a single elevated entrance point.
Bishop Adalberto, appointed in 888, opposed the conquest of Lombard cities and was imprisoned, later rebuilding the tower after his release.
The structure earned the name Torre della Fame during the Serenissima Republic period when it served as a prison for tax evaders.
Visitors need to reach Città Alta to access the tower, which remains the only surviving structure of eleven that formed the original Cittadella viscontea.
The tower features an entrance positioned several meters above ground level, requiring wooden stairs that could be removed for defensive purposes.
Location: Bergamo
Part of: Torre del Galgario, Cittadella viscontea
GPS coordinates: 45.70608,9.65897
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:55
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