Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica 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.
Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Torre Ossicella 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.
Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Mastio Federiciano 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.