Torre della Zecca - Florence, Italy
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The Torre della Zecca is a medieval defense tower that was built to guard the approaches to Florence via the Arno River. It is located at Piazza Piave in Florence, Italy.
Waymark Code: WM15PAR
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 02/03/2022
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The Torre della Zecca was built after the devastating flood of 1333 to protect a bridge, the Ponte Reale, which was never built. Together with the Porta San Niccolò on the other side of the river it was an important part of the city’s defenses.
Early in the sixteenth century the tower had been lowered to it's present height of 25 meters, 82 feet. The tower served as a bastion in the Old Fort (Baluardo di Mongibello) to improve the city’s defenses after the Siege of Florence.
Beginning 2014 the Torre della Zecca was restored at a cost of 300,000€. It took 18 months to complete. The tower was re-opened in 2016.
Opening times and fees:
4€ - available by appointment with a guide from the from Muse Firenze.
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