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With a height of 45 m and immense historical, architectural and cultural value, the Torre Civica rises above Piazza Duomo in Trento
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The ancient Torre Civica (City Tower) in the historic centre of Trento, also called Torre di Piazza, stands next to the Diocesan Museum of the Palazzo Pretorio and the Cathedral of San Vigilio. From the top you can admire the cathedral, the magnificent Fountain of Neptune and the city.
The Torre di Piazza was built around mid-12th century above the ancient Porta Veronensis (1st century AD) to protect the episcopal residence. Originally it had a height of 22 metres and over the centuries its structure was changed several times. The Torre di Piazza had many different functions and although it was used as a prison until the end of the 19th century, it never ceased playing a central role for the inhabitants of Trento, thanks to its clock and two bells, also known as "della Renga" and "della Guardia", which were constantly setting the rhythm of urban life.
Luckily, the City of Trento and the Diocesan Museum of Trento collaborated and reopened the museum to visitors after that extensive renovation works had been performed. It is composed of 12 floors, and eight of them are currently accessible. The only way to reach its top is on foot via a steel staircase with 156 steps.
Contact info
- Piazza Duomo, 18 - 38122 - Trento
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 234419
- info@mdtn.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
Torre Civica + Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 12.00: full ticket
€ 10.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
€ 5.00: free for children and young people under 15 years, Museum Pass
Trentino Guest Card: Tridentine Diocesan Museum (free entrance) + Torre Civica guided tour (+ € 5.00)
More information
- The tower is only accessible within a guided tour (max. 10 visitors)
- For safety reasons, access to the tower is not permitted for: Children under 120 cm height, people with impairments or motor disabilities, people with heart problems, asthmatics, people who are not free from vertigo or who tend to be claustrophobic
- Access is only possible for children and young people under 14 years of age if accompanied by an adult
- Bags, rucksacks and containers must be removed prior to the visit
- A declaration must be signed before access that the visitor enters the tower at his or her own responsibility
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