Walls, towers and gates Country of Padova

The tower was erected during the 9th century, as a defensive structure. The building underwent a deep restoration during the '200, under the rule of Ezzelino III, who turned it into a prison. During the 18th century, after many years of total abandonment, the building became the seat of the Astronomical Observatory of Padua, currently still active.

The Tower of the Elders is a medieval civic tower, located between the Palace of the Elders and the Council Palace of Padua. The property has a height of 45 meters and most of the building material dates back to Roman times.

The Porta Liviana, also known as the “Ponte Corvo”, was built in the '500. It took this name from Bartolomeo d'Alviano, an important person in the history of Padua. The project was carried out by Sebastiano Mariani. This is a brick structure, with well-groomed details.

The Civic Tower of Monselice also known as Torre dell'Orologio and dates back to 1239. It is characterized by the masonry made in tanning courses alternating with bricks. During the 16th century, a cell was built in the upper part of the Tower for the location of the civic bell.

Torre Ossicella also known as Torre dell'Orologio dates back to the beginning of the thirteenth century. Its construction was made with bricks and trachite. It was originally connected to the city walls that was destroyed in the nineteenth century. The Tower is now for civic use and cannot be visited internally due to renovations.

The Federician Keep was built in 1239 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II and is located on top of the Colle della Rocca in Monselice. The construction project included the demolition of the ancient Parish Church of Santa Giustina and the reuse of religious structures. The structure has a pyramidal trunk base that stands for about twenty meters high. Recent interventions have also come to light some artifacts from the lower Middle Ages. In fact, inside the Keep there is a museum with the excavation finds found during the research.