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Mangia Tower in Siena

Siena Monuments and Historic Buildings: Mangia Tower



Mangia Tower

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The Mangia Tower is also known by the name Torre del Mangia. It’s a beautiful tower in Siena, Italy, and was built between 1325 and 1344 by Minuccio and Francesco di Rinaldo. During the medieval time, when it was built, it was considered as one of the tallest secular towers in Italy. Standing 102 meters high, it is presently second only to Torrazzo in Cremona. This tower is visible from all parts of Siena. This tower has the Chapel of the Piazza at its base.

 

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