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Torre Rognosa

Coordinates: 43°28′04″N 11°02′36″E / 43.46785°N 11.04347°E / 43.46785; 11.04347
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Torre Rognosa

Torre Rognosa is a 51 metres tall tower located in San Gimignano, built in the 13rd century and owned by Gregori family first and Oti family then.[1] It is one of the best preserved towers in the town,[2] and the second largest tower in height (the first one is Torre Grossa).[3]

It is located over the Palazzo del Podestà and Piazza del Duomo,[4] alongside the Palazzo Chigi.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Borghi, Marcella; Arrigoni, Viviana; Martinello, Guglielmo; Shugaar, Antony (1999). taly: A Complete Guide to 1,000 Towns and Cities and Their Landmarks, with 80 Regional Tours. Touring Editore. p. 336. ISBN 9788836515226.
  2. ^ Giada, Angel (2 January 2023). Mi toscana insólita. Tektime. p. 53. ISBN 9788835447610.
  3. ^ Tschen-Emmons, James B. (14 November 2016). Buildings and Landmarks of Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages Revealed. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 171. ISBN 9781440841828.
  4. ^ Art and History of Tuscany. Casa Editrice Bonechi. 2008. p. 59. ISBN 9788847617926.
  5. ^ Michelin Green Guide Wine Trails of Italy. Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. 1 February 2013. p. 279. ISBN 9782067193123.

43°28′04″N 11°02′36″E / 43.46785°N 11.04347°E / 43.46785; 11.04347