Walls, towers and gates Criptoportico Romano The Roman Cryptoportico was built around the first century BC and is located in the underground part where the Palazzetto Proti and the Cathedral of Vicenza extend. It is part of one of the last remaining structures of its feasibility. Originally it used the inhabitants of Vicenza to defend themselves from the summer heat and subsequently it was completely covered.
Walls, towers and gates Torrione di Porta Castello The Tower of Porta Castello dates back to the twelfth century and was in the possession of the Ezzelini, following the marriage of Bontraverso dei Bontraversi's daughter with Ezzelino III. The Tower was located in the western part of the old medieval fortified city of Vicenza. Towards 1343 the castle of Porta Nova San Felice was also built, thus granting the Torrione the main role of defense.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Bissara The Bissara Tower or Torre di Piazza is the highest in the city of Vicenza, in fact it rises for eighty-two meters. The structure was built in the twelfth century, at the behest of the Bissari family as a defensive point next to their palace. Later, the tower was completed by a mechanical clock and also by a bell cell, which was opened in 1311. There are also statues, such as that of the Madonna enthroned at the base of the Tower.
Walls, towers and gates Torre del Girone The Torre del Girone is located in the historic center of the city of Vicenza. It was built around the twelfth century at the behest of the Carnaroli family. In the following centuries it was used as a prison and also as a notarial archive, but in the early sixteenth century it was set on fire.
Walls, towers and gates La Torre di Piazza The elegant and distinctive Torre di Piazza, located in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, is considered a good symbol of the city built from the centuries XII and XV. Definitely worth a visit and a souvenir photo.