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 tower 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

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.
Giada, Angel (2 January 2023). Mi toscana insólita. Tektime. p. 53. ISBN 9788835447610.
Tschen-Emmons, James B. (14 November 2016). Buildings and Landmarks of Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages Revealed. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 171. ISBN 9781440841828.
Art and History of Tuscany. Casa Editrice Bonechi. 2008. p. 59. ISBN 9788847617926.
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

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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.