Torre dei Belfredelli

Getting there

FRESCOBALDI · bus 11, 18, C1, C3, C4 · 180 mBORGO SAN IACOPO · bus C1, C3, C4 · 100 mPITTI · bus C1, C3, C4 · 240 m

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The Torre dei Belfredelli is a 13th-century, seven-story medieval tower in Florence, Italy, and one of the tallest buildings in the city. The Torre dei Ramaglianti is located behind. The building is made from rows of stone bricks. Some of the building's entrances are covered by an archivolt. The top floor is a newer addition, characterized by large glass windows. The tower's main entrance is flanked by a small garden. The most recognizable feature of the tower is the ivy covering about half the height of the building. A two-bedroom apartment inside the tower can be rented. The Belfredellis, who built the tower, were a family part of the House of Welf. After losing the Battle of Montaperti to the Hohenstaufen in 1260, the Hohenstaufen took power over Florence and damaged part of the tower. The Welfs won the Battle of Benevento in 1266 and were able to return to the city.

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