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At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Middle Ages, 14th century
- Style
- Romanesque architecture
- Area
- 1,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°50′37″ N, 10°30′25″ E
- Address
- Via Sant'andrea 41, 55100 Lucca
About
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. The height of the tower is 45 metres (148 ft) with a total of 230 steps over 28 flights to reach the top.
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. It is one of the few remaining towers within the city. It is known for the holm oaks growing on top of the tower.
The tower was donated to the city in 1968 by the descendants of the Guinigi family. It is open to the public.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Guinigi Tower».
Timeline
- 14th centuryBuilt
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Photos
Getting there
LuccaTrain, nearest
700 m as the crow flies
Guinigi TowerVia Sant'andrea 41, 55100 Lucca
Aeroporto internazionale Galileo Galilei19.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guinigi Tower?
Guinigi Tower is in Lucca, in the province of Lucca (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Via Sant'andrea 41, 55100 Lucca. GPS coordinates: 43.84371, 10.50701.
How old is Guinigi Tower?
Wikidata dates it to the 14th century.
What else is there to see near Guinigi Tower?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Guinigi (0 m away), Massoni Palace (100 m away), Palazzo Bernardini (200 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Torre Guinigi from Torre Torre dell'Orologio — H005, Public domain
- Arbres al capdamunt de la torre Guinigi de Lucca — Joanbanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chiesa di Sant'Anastasio e torre guinigi — sailko, CC BY 2.5
- From Torre Guinigi. Lucca, Italy — Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gli alberi sulla torre Guinigi — Wwikiwalter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Guinigi Tower - panoramio — qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- L'IMPONENZA DELLA TORRE DEL GUINIGI DAL BASSO — DONATELLA BAJO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La torre Guinigi vista desde la muralla — Jestany, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lucca - Torre Guinigi - 2023-09-02 12-26-05 001 — Genesis5663, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences