Guinigi Tower

The Torre Guinigi is a tower in Lucca in the region of Tuscany, central Italy. It is a typical example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture.[1] The height of the tower is 45 metres (148 ft) with a total of 230 steps over 28 flights to reach the top.[2][3]

The tower dates from the latter half of the 14th century, when a number of wealthy families were building towers within Lucca's walls as status symbols. The Guinigis were a wealthy family of merchants and bankers.[2] It is one of the few remaining towers within the city. It is known for the holm oaks growing on top of the tower.[1]

The tower was donated to the city in 1968 by the descendants of the Guinigi family.[2] It is open to the public.[3]

  • Guinigi Tower seen from the Torre delle Ore
  • Hanging garden on the roof of the Torre Guinigi

References

  1. ^ a b "The Guinigi Tower in Lucca". Visit Tuscany. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Warren, Lydia. "Wealthy Italian neighbors used to compete by building tall towers. See inside one that's still standing after 600 years". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Monuments and ticketing". luccaplus.it. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
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