Rimini - Walls, towers and gates Arco d'Augusto The oldest Roman arch of the peninsula. It was built in 27 BC in honor of Emperor Augustus. Of sober and solemn style, it was the end of the Via Flaminia, which connected the city with the capital of the Roman Empire.
Scandiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Porta dell' Orologio The Clock Tower, also known as Torre Civica, was erected during the fifteenth century. The structure, commissioned by Feltrino Boiardo, worked as an access point to the ancient village, and is characterized by a sixteenth-century bell that was blessed in 1543 by Pope Paul III. The building has been maintained over the years, and is one of the most famous buildings in the city.
Faenza - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Oriolo The Tower of Oriolo was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century, during the rule of Charles II Manfredi, lord of Faenza. The building has a hexagonal structure divided into five floors connected by a spiral staircase. Initially defensive, the Tower was sold to private individuals during the eighteenth century who used it as a mezzadria. It also served as a refuge for some civilians who fled from Faenza during the bombings of 1944.
Faenza - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica dell' Orologio The Civic Clock Tower was erected in 1604, at the behest of Friar Domenico Paganelli. The structure was built using the previous sixteenth-century rusticated base. It has a quadrangular plan with a dome on the top. In a niche with balcony we find the Madonna with the Child in marble, the work of Francesco Scala. The Tower was destroyed by the Germans in 1944, and later rebuilt in 1953 in its original position.
Brisighella - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell' Orologio The Clock Tower was built in 1290. Over the years the tower was rebuilt several times. The current form dates back to 1850. The property is located on a hill from where you can admire a beautiful view.
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Mamante It's located in the southern part of the city, between Via Baccarini, Via Bastioni e Via S. Mama. It's one of the oldest of the city, it was built in the XI century. It was rebuilt in 1613 in brick and stone of Istria, has two pillars with tuscan capitals. It owes its name to the nearby church and monastery dedicated to San Mamante.
Castell'Arquato - Walls, towers and gates Torre Farnese The Farnese Tower was built between 1527 and 1535. The building has a square plan structure and was used as an outpost keep against enemy armies. Currently, the Gens Innominabilis Arms School of Arms in Castell'Arquato is located in the rooms of the building.
Piacenza - Walls, towers and gates Torre e Porta di Cittadella The Tower and the Gate date back to the fourteenth century as part of the City Castle. They were the property of the Visconti, and, at the time, they were also used for reasons of defense and surveillance. The whole system, together with the Castle, passed into the hands of several owners, over the years, who changed its appearance several times. Currently they are in excellent condition so you can easily notice all the medieval structural elements.
Parme - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Vescovado The Episcopal Palace of the city of Parma, a complex to which the tower also belongs, dates back to 1045-1055. Until 1172 the complex did not undergo restoration, but, around the middle of 1200, the first began by Bishop Bernard II. The current form is the original one of the '900 despite the considerable changes. The Tower is easily accessible in the city thanks to its central location, in the historic center, precisely in Piazza Duomo.
Zocca - Walls, towers and gates Torre Rangoni The Rangoni Tower dates back to the thirteenth-century, and is also the oldest building in the village of Zocca. It was recently donated to the City Council by the Marquises Rangoni, after being restored. The Tower is part of the ancient Fortress that preserves traces of the drawbridge and the perimeter walls of the time.
Forli' - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica It's one of the symbols of Forli. Also known as the Municipal Tower or Clock Tower, this tower dominates the Communal Palace, in the heart of the city. Built on the ruins of a building from Roman times, it was remodeled and enlarged several times. Destroyed by the retreating nazis in 1944, it was rebuilt in the mid-seventies.
Forli' - Walls, towers and gates Porta schiavonia At the northern entrance of Forli (right in front of the Montone River), stands the only city gate belonging to the ancient city walls, which has reached us. Documented already at the end of the thirteenth century, the Gate was demolished and rebuilt several times over the centuries. Made according to the Baroque taste, it is characterized by the presence of a monumental round arch.
Cesena - Walls, towers and gates Porta Santi Another Door that remains of the seven that dotted the ancient city walls of Cesena. The current neo-classical architectural characteristics are those given to the monument by Curzio Brunelli, who brought forward the reconstruction in 1819.
Imola - Walls, towers and gates Porta Montanara The Montanara Gate was part of the four access gates of Imola when the city walls were built, by the Signoria dei Manfredi. The name of the door comes from its location as it was located towards the hilly part of the city. The structure was square with the sides crowned by Ghibelline battlements.
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Porta Adriana It's located between Via Cavour and Piazza Baracca, practically close to the city center. Named from the Venetian podestà Giustiniani, Porta Giustiniana , was built, probably before year 1000. During 1545 it was moved and rebuilt in 1583. It was originally characterized by the presence of two semicircular towers embattled which stood on either side (later replaced by the two square bastions).
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Porta Nuova Built in the sixteenth century, was further enhanced by precious marbles of the Golden Gate (now demolished). Closed during the first dominion of Venice (to prevent access to the road that led to Rimini), was restored in 1653 and called at first Porta Pamphilia and then Porta Garibaldi.
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Porta Sisi It's located in the southern part of Ravenna, at the bottom of Via Mazzini and Via Castel S. Pietro. Has uncertain origin, already appears in some documents of the tenth century. Altered in the course of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, it's of brick, Embellished with two columns of granite is completed by capitals of the doric order. To be noted the bezel from the wrought-iron gate of the monastery of San Vitale.
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica Located in Via Paolo Costa. Built in the twelfth century, it was called tower of Beccai for a long time, because of the butchers' shops that filled this corner of the city. With its almost forty meters of height, it was the highest of the city's towers built by the gentry. The tower, is characterized by a particularly inclination, due to the landslide underground soil.
Ravenna - Walls, towers and gates Porta Serrata Located at the beginning of Via Roma it's the gateway that provides access to the northern part of the city. Called also Porta Anastasia and Porta Cybo is already documented in 1235. It comes in brick, with fine inlays of Istrian stone and marble. Its arch is outlined by a fine ashlar complemented by a key that recalls the greek triglyphs.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre Galluzzi Galluzzi is among the highest towers in the city. With its more than 30 meters it stands in the homonymous court, where it was once the common citizen. Today on the ground floor we find a bookcase, there is still the original door that stands at 6 meters high.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre Scappi The name of the tower is traced back to the famous King Enzo and one of his many attempts to escape. During one of these, hidden inside a vat of wine, transported by a “Brentatone”, it was discovered by a woman who recognized the blonde crown of the king who was glimpsed from the basin. She began to shout to him “Run away, King Enzo escapes...” from there the title of the family, which survived until the early 1700s, and of the tower.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre Prendiparte Built by the homonymous family, it is also called “Crowned”, it was built in 1150. Symbol of power and strength of the family, it stood for over 58 meters as demonstrated by both the thickness and height of the base, and the thickness of the walls and its various shrinkages. Used since 1751 as a prison and torture chamber for crimes against religion.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Stefano It was born from the end of Via Santo Stefano, at the intersection of the latter with the avenues. Dating back to the 13th century, in 1513, it was seriously damaged during the siege by heavy artillery blows and only part is still visible. There are also the two pillars and the large iron gate that limits their access accessible from the Margherita Gardens Park.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta Castiglione Called “circla”, it is one of the gates of the third walls of Bologna, it was built in 1250, it starts from the intersection of Via Castiglione and the avenues. Nearby is the Savena Canal that carried hydraulic energy throughout the city. It has been restored several times, but the works carried out between 2007 and 2009 brought it very similar to that of the past.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta Lame It is also one of the doors of the third city walls of Bologna, starts from the end of Via Lame, from the intersection with Via Zanardi, and it was built for the first time in the thirteenth century. It was located near the port of the city of Bologna and the salara. It has been restored several times, but the works carried out between 2007 and 2009 brought it very similar to that of the past.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta Maggiore It is also one of the doors of the third city walls of Bologna, it is nicknamed “Porta Mazzini”. It is located east of the historic center at the exact point where this changes its name from Strada Maggiore to Via Mazzini. Built in the thirteenth century, it was for a long time the main entrance to the city. There were many restorations, but the definitive ones were those of 2007 that brought it back to its original state.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta Mascarella It is one of the doors of the third city walls of Bologna. It starts at the end of Via Mascarella, before the Stalingrad Bridge, and was built around 1300 on the road that led to Malalbergo and from there to Ferrara. During the year 1354, a drawbridge was mounted and in the first decade of the 2000s it was restored returning to its original appearance.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Donato Perhaps more known as Porta Zamboni, it is also part of the doors of the third walls of Bologna. Built in 1300, it features a number of university buildings and guards accommodation near it. Over the years it was restored returning to its original appearance only after 2000.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Felice Also called “Porta Saffi”, it is included between the doors of the third city walls of Bologna. It starts at the west end of the historic center, along the Via Emilia, at the point where this changes its name from Via San Felice to Via Aurelio Saffi. It was built in 1300 in brick, it was equipped in 1334 with fortress and drawbridge. After the restoration work in 2007 and 2009, Porta San Felice was brought back to the ancient splendors of the past.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Vitale It was built in 1286, in brick, it was born from the end of Via San Vitale, at the intersection with Via Massarenti. Of particular importance because it stood on the road axis for Ravenna. There were many restorations, but the definitive ones were those of 2009 that brought it back to its original state.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Porta Saragozza It rises at the intersection of Via Saragozza and the avenues, built in 1300 and after a few years a drawbridge was installed. From this construction also started the long portico that leads to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of San Luca, but for many years it was considered only as a secondary entrance. Restored from 2007 to 2009.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre Accursi (dell'Orologio) Also called the “Clock Tower”, because in the center there is a huge mechanical clock (still working today), positioned there since 1444. The name 'Accursio' from its creator, a law university student, who became a great jurist. At the end of the 1800s a major restoration was done and some small details (Renaissance parapet) were eliminated, replaced by bricks.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre degli Asinelli The authorship of the tower is very uncertain, while for dating the technique of thermoluminescence was used that dates back to 1020. According to many, the tower is named after the Asinelli family not because it was built by them, but because, in that period of strong tensions, it was entrusted to the Asinelli, who, after the end of the clashes, they got ownership of it.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torri Gentilizie The symbolic monuments of the city are of medieval origin: the Asinelli Tower of 97.20 meters in height and Garisenda Tower, 48 meters high. The most leaning of the two, the Garisenda, was quoted by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.
Ferrara - Walls, towers and gates Le Mura di Ferrara In the Middle Ages the building of walls surrounded by a moat was common, and those of Ferrara, are no exception; they are almost 9 km long and of preserved features , the walls of Ferrara, are absolutely worth seeing!
Castel San Pietro Terme - Walls, towers and gates Il Cassero The Cassero is the monument that officially marks the birth of Castel San Pietro in 1199, as a bulwark to defend the territory of Bologna. It is a massive construction, adorned with Ghibelline merli, the work of various interventions.
San Marino - Walls, towers and gates Porta di San Francesco Built in 1361 and the subject of many changes and modifications throughout history, it is an ancient guard post of the Republic of San Marino. Under the door are readable inscriptions that invited strangers not to enter the city with weapons, so as not to run into severe punishments. On the back of the door are the coats of arms of San Marino and the Feltresca Family.
Castell'Arquato - Walls, towers and gates Torrione Farnese The Farnese Tower is a square tower erected between 1527 and 1535. It was originally used as an outpost keep against enemy armies. Internally it has four floors, connected together by a helical staircase. Today it houses the headquarters of the Gens Innominabilis Arme School of Arms in Castell'Arquato.
Cattolica - Walls, towers and gates Torre Malatestiana The Malatesta Tower is the ancient home of Paolo and Francesca located on Monte Vici. This dates back to 1490 and belonged to the ancient Lords of Rimini. In the centuries of the early Renaissance was joined by the large villa also composed of suites and apartments of high level and recently restored, which shares its large park, with centuries-old plants.
Bagnacavallo - Walls, towers and gates Porta Superiore Mazzini Upper door was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century, and later rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Together with Porta Pieve it is one of the two old entrance doors to the city still visible. To get there you have to follow the whole Via Mazzini from Piazza della Libertà, in the historic center. It has paid car parking, or parking areas nearby.
Bellaria Igea Marina - Walls, towers and gates Torre Saracena It was built in the seventeenth century by the Papal States in defense of the inhabitants of the coast from the numerous raids by Saracen pirates. Ir's the only one left intact of the six towers built in the area and over the centuries has been also used as a place of quarantine
Codigoro - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Finanza The Finance Tower was built at the beginning of the '700. In the past, the building had the function of controlling commercial traffic, and consists of a square base structure resting in barrels. In recent years, the structure has undergone restoration work.
Crevalcore - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Guisa The Torre della Guisa is one of the historical monuments of Crevalcore. It was built in the Middle Ages and more precisely in the sixteenth century. The construction has a regular structure, consisting of two orders of eaves. In addition, an oratory is also part of the structural complex, but dates back to the sixteenth century. It is currently in excellent condition.
Crevalcore - Walls, towers and gates Porta Modena Porta Modena turns out to be of medieval origins and consists of a bell tower sailing. Under the door formwork, the main entrance of the Church of the Immaculate Conception opens. To date, the structure is well preserved.
Crevalcore - Walls, towers and gates Porta Bologna Porta Bologna or Porta Levante was completed in 1771 when its drawbridge was replaced with a masonry bridge. The structure is square in shape and on the façade there are paintings the crevalcore coat of arms and those of the main families of the country.
Carpaneto Piacentino - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Masana Torre di Masana was built in 1340, it is part of the castle located not far from Case Bruciate. The Castle still preserves one of the four original towers that from the highest point offer a beautiful panorama of the Po Valley and the Prealps.
Bologne - Walls, towers and gates Torre Alberici It is said to be the oldest in the city, dates back to 1273. Designed to be taller, and probably higher in the past, it was made lower by bringing it to the current 27 meters, closed at the top by an altana. Following the restoration of 1928, the door with a wooden folding door was left, which closed a medieval workshop.
Castrocaro Terme - Walls, towers and gates Torre Campanaria The Bell Tower, also known as the 'Campanone', was built on the plant of an ancient control tower. Later, the structure was transformed into Torre dell'Orologio, consisting of a large bell built in 1841 by the Balestra brothers of Cesena. Currently, the tower is in excellent state of preservation.
Castrocaro Terme - Walls, towers and gates Porta Fiorentina The Fiorentina Gate is located in the Castle of the Captain of Artillery and was built in 1400. This historic door was used, and is still used today, as a central point of passage for the city.
Cento - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell' Orologio The building was built as a Clock Tower in 1548 by the architect Francesco Gilardini. The tower has a marble dome.
Cento - Walls, towers and gates Porta Pieve Porta Pieve is located in Cento. In the past there were four doors: Porta Pieve, Porta del Griglio or Porta della Rocca, Porta Molina and Porta Chiusa. Today, only the Porta Pieve is present. It is a tower of fourteenth-century architecture. Today, the sides of the door are clearly visible.
Cervia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Mare Porta Mare was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is the only building left of that period. He took this name, as it made it possible to access the sea. The structure has a round arch, which is still in excellent condition.
Cesena - Walls, towers and gates Porta Montanara In ancient times (the door dates from the fourteenth century) coming from the hills were accessed from here (from this door) to the city. When in the seventeenth century was modified the defense system of the Murata, was built the Porta Nuova, which today is still called Montanara. The silhouette incorporated in the Sferisterio of the old one is still visible.
Cesena - Walls, towers and gates Porta Fiume One of the doors that mark the city walls. Dating back to the XIV century and restored after being damaged during the second world war, has a rectangular shape and it's open at the pedestrian crossing. From here there is access to the Bridge of St. Martin, built in the X - XI over the river Savio and ending originally at a subsequent port which is now destroyed. Over the years the river has also changed its riverbed, and the bridge passes, now, over a road.
Castell'Arquato - Walls, towers and gates Porta di Sasso The Porta di Sasso was built in the '300 and is the only left of the Visconti city. It is erected in stone and brick, on the outside it has a round arch, instead, in the inner one, with a lowered sixth. The property is in excellent condition.
Ferrara - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'uccellino In the nearby town of Poggio Renatico, we find one of the most famous towers in Emilia. Also called Usolino, it was built, for defensive purposes, during the 13th century. In exposed terracotta it has a rather massive size, a battlements according to the Guelph use and a tapering in the middle part.
Ferrara - Walls, towers and gates Porta degli Angeli In the northern part of Ferrara, along the walls, you can admire this valuable monument built at the beginning of the sixteenth century, as part of the urban planning project known as “Herculean Addition”. Restored and recovered in the course of the 1980s, it looks like a rectangular tower, completed by a small house, slightly lower (which once housed the guard body), It is the only door in the city can also be visited internally.
Finale Emilia - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Modenesi The Torre dei Modenesi also known as the Clock Tower was built in 1213. On 21 March 2013, due to a strong earthquake, much of the building was destroyed. Currently, projects are underway for the renovation of the tower, symbol of the city.
Imola - Walls, towers and gates Torre Aldrovandi The Aldrovandi Tower was built in the eleventh century, and represents the last of the many towers that were part of the aristocratic residences in the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, it was partially knocked down in the 13th and 14th centuries. The building on which it stands is currently not open.
Forli' - Walls, towers and gates Torre Numai Built to defend the nearby Palace of Numai (which, by the way, is tied by an ingenious underground passage), is located in Via Pedriali, near Piazza Saffi. It was restored several times, until 1870, had the blackbirds, then replaced by a sloping roof at first and then with four pitches.
Meldola - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Castelnuovo The Tower of Castelnuovo was built in the tenth century and belonged to the Caboli. Currently, there are only a few remains of the ancient fortification, including the castle, the bell tower dating back to the '400, and a small cemetery.
Montescudo-Monte Colombo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Malatestiana The Malatesta Tower was built around the fourteenth century. The ancient fortress has a wide cultural history related to the peasant world. Twenty-two bronze medals were found inside the building, modeled by hand, in which the effigy of Sigismund Pandolfo Malatesta and the Malatesta Temple were depicted.
Imola - Walls, towers and gates Bastioni di Porta Appia The Ramparts of Porta Appia are part of what was the fifteenth-century door located in the historic center of Imola. The structure was built by the children of Giorgio Fiorentino in the places where the ancient door of Piolo stood. In the square in front of the two ramparts there was also a drawbridge.
Parme - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Francesco Built in 1261, the door took its name from the street in which it was located. The story tells that the saint has passed from this very area. In 1562 the door was reopened at the behest of Duke Ottavio Farnese. Later in the 90s it was also restored to bring it to its original form. The monument is easily accessible either by car, by public transport or on foot.
Parme - Walls, towers and gates Torrione di Beneceto The Tower dates back to the fifteenth century and was inhabited only until 1481. It is a structure of 12 meters high, covered by a pitched roof, typical elements of the late Middle Ages. Over the years he underwent several restorations that gave him the present appearance and a good state of preservation. At this time the building is privately owned and run by an agricultural estate, but it is still available to all interested parties
Pavullo Nel Frignano - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Gaiato The Tower of Gaiato dates back to 1200 but according to historical sources it could even be from Roman times. It was built on a mountain with a conical shape that represents the highest point of the Pavullese territory. The Tower is part of the fascinating and rich heritage of the province of Modena.
Pavullo Nel Frignano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Lavacchio Torre Lavacchio probably dates back to the 11th century. It is characterized by a slender profile and in the past had a function of lookout and defence of the nearby town. The Tower overlooks the Pavullese basin and represents the best preserved structure of the Middle Ages of Frignano.
Pennabilli - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Bascio The Tower of Bascio was built during the 13th century inside the valley of the Torbello stream. The Tower is 21 meters high and has a square plan of 5.30 meters. At the foot of the Tower are the “petrified gardens” by Tonino Guerra. The property was restored in 1958 and is a popular place for hikers and nature-loving visitors.
Rivergaro - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Roveleto Landi The Tower of Roveleto Landi is located in the municipality of Rivergaro, in the province of Piacenza. Its structure has medieval architecture.
Sala Baganza - Walls, towers and gates Torre Boriano resti The Boriano tower is located near the town of Faseto, in the Municipality of Parma. Currently, only a few ruins are visible of the ancient tower.
Travo - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Bobbiano The Tower of Bobbiano located in Emilia Romagna was built on the rubble of a pre-existing tower and is extended on a small hill. The structure is typical medieval. The nobles Anguissola were the owners of the tower.
Viano - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Viano The Tower of Viano was part of an ancient Pago-Roman castle. The tower has a cylindrical structure surrounded by the houses of the village. Currently, there are still some elements of the wall circle, including the imposing door and other remains.
Vignola - Walls, towers and gates Torre Galvani The Galvani Tower was built by the Galvani family from which it also took its name. It is the only one of the four towers named after the families who had them in custody. Currently, the building is privately owned.
Vignola - Walls, towers and gates Torre Campiglio The Campiglio Tower of Vignola was built in 1605 using irregular granite basins. It has a truncated conical shape and is 12 meters high. In the last century, part of the Tower was destroyed. In the nineteenth century, however, it underwent some restorations.
Zocca - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Castello di Monteombraro The Tower of the Castle of Montombraro is located in the town of Zocca, in the province of Modena. As for the date of construction of the castle and the tower, which is part of it, there is no precise date, but it is assumed to date back to 1110, in the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, it was then destroyed in the expedition of the Bolognese. Over the centuries it was restructured and modified again. Today, both the castle and the tower are accessible and are still in good condition.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Altabella via antonio meucci 15-21 - Bologne The square-based tower, perfectly according to medieval dictates, is 61 meters high also assumed that at the origin it could be even higher. In the '500, like most of the other towers, it was inhabited on the first floors and for shop use on the ground floor, but a skilful restoration brought it back to its ancient and original splendor.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Conoscenti via di porta di castello 6 - Bologne It is located inside the historic home of the Ghisilardi family, in the courtyard of the residence. The tower is actually titled Knowledge, because when the Ghisilardi asked for a portion of the city land from the Municipality, they obtained the land that contained the tower of the Aknowledgenti family.
Walls, towers and gates Torre e Mura della Grada via sabotino 1 - Bologne The iron grate was a further protection for the historic center of Bologna, close to the walls that served to defend themselves from the entrance of enemies who tried to enter the city sailing along the canal of Rhine. The grate was closed with an iron gate when they passed, and it had been built right under a tower of the '300 that bears its name.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Garisenda via zamboni 7 - Bologne From the surveys of the material used, and the construction techniques, although not knowing the authorship and the date of its construction, it can be assumed that the tower was built shortly after that nearby of the Donkeys, that is, at the end of the year 1000. It is said that it was built at the will of Oddo and Filippo Garisendi once they returned from the crusades. It had to be very high when in the 14th century, it was decided to amputate part of it, reducing it to 48 meters.
Walls, towers and gates Torre dell' Arengo piazza del nettuno 1 - Bologne The tower stands on the Palazzo del Podestà, it is certainly among all the towers, the most curious by genre. It is not born as a tower, but as a rise for the intersection of the two streets that run under the turn. We are in the early '200 year of construction of the building itself. Subsequently, it is gradually consolidated to become an acrobatic tower. Despite its not-so-solid structure, it supported the “bell” from 47 tons of bronze installed by Fioravanti.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Incoronata via sant'alò 5 - Bologne It was erected in 1150. It had to look elegant, symbol of the power of the Prendiparte family, with its high base and thick walls it rose even more than the current 58 meters. Sold to the Fabruzzi family, it was later bought by two nuns and then ended up becoming male prison.