Torre Grossa
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| Torre Grossa | |
|---|---|
 Torre Grossa and Collegiate Church of San Gimignano in the piazza del Duomo. | |
 Interactive map of the Torre Grossa area | |
| General information | |
| Location | San Gimignano, Toscana, Italy |
| Coordinates | 43°28′3.46″N 11°2′34.45″E / 43.4676278°N 11.0429028°E |
| Construction started | 1311 |
| Owner | Ardinghelli family |
| Height | |
| Height | 54 m (177 ft 2 in) |
Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, standing at 54 m (177 ft 2 in) high.[1][2] It is one of the most iconic and well-known medieval towers in Tuscany.[3] The tower was built in 1310.[4]
