Torre della Ghirlandina

Local nameGhirlandina
LocationModena, Italy

The Torre della Ghirlandina or simply Ghirlandina is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Standing at 86.12 metres, the tower is the traditional symbol of Modena, being visible from all directions outside the city.

The structure was set up in 1179 on five floors, initially called Torre di San Geminiano. To compete with Bologna's towers, the Comune added the characteristic octagonal cusp, designed by Arrigo da Campione, one of the numerous masters from Campione who took part in the cathedral's renovation in the 13th-15th centuries. The top of the tower is decorated with two ghirlande, whence the name.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_della_Ghirlandina

Address 2 Via Lanfranco, Modena 41121, Italy

Coordinates 44°38'46.938" N 10°55'33.267" E

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