The Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico on the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy

Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

by | September 14, 2004 — 4:21 pm

Siena, ItalyThe Torre del Mangia (“Tower of the Eater,” left) and the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall) on the Piazza del Campo. Built between 1338 and 1348, the 289-foot tower was designed to be of equal height to Siena Cathedral.

The Palazzo Pubblico is older, with its construction begun in 1297.

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