The medieval Torre del Borgognone, which seems to tower like a sentry over the Piazza del Gesù, is one of the tallest towers of Viterbo. It was constructed in the 13th century.
Torre del Borgognone Viterbo
Useful information
Address: Piazza del Gesù – Viterbo. Phone: . Opening times: . Ticket price: . (Note that opening times and admission may be subject to change.)
History and description
It is not known to which branch of the Borgognone family the tower owes its name. However, what is known is the size of one Angelo Borgognone‘s foot, since this used to be the unit of length at some point in the city’s history. The exact length of his foot print is shown at the base of the tower.
At the time, the square was called Piazza San Silvestro.
Traces of various restorations are visible on the base facing the piazza, and also on several windows on the sides of the building.
Its latest reconstruction involved the parapet of the terrace at the top.