Donà Tower, Medieval tower in Rovigo, Italy

Donà Tower is the keep of Rovigo's castle, built of regular brick and laterizio with few arched windows, some round-arched, and a Ghibelline crenellation in terracotta at its corners. It stands 51.26 metres high and is known for its lean and its tall merlon, which housed the city bell for centuries.

Torre Donà is the keep of Rovigo's castle and one of three surviving medieval towers in the city. A restoration project spanning the 20th and 21st centuries allowed it to reopen to the public with a guide in summer 2020.

The tower reflects medieval building techniques and shows what local craftsmen could accomplish centuries ago. As you walk around it, you notice how the brick patterns change where repairs and reinforcements were added over time.

The tower is the keep of Rovigo's castle, in the city centre. After restoration work spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, it reopened to the public with a tour guide in summer 2020. Access is by guided tour; check current arrangements before visiting.

The tower's height of 51.26 m makes it one of the tallest medieval-origin towers in Italy, not Europe. Its most visible quirk is the pronounced lean, and its tall crenellation housed Rovigo's city bell for centuries. It is the keep (mastio) of Rovigo Castle and one of only three surviving medieval towers in the city.