Torre del Mangia Tourism

Torre del Mangia is a prominent historical bell tower located in Siena, Italy, constructed between 1338 and 1348. Named after its first bell-ringer, Giovanni di Balduccio, nicknamed 'Mangiaguadagni' ('profit eater'), for his reputed gluttony, the tower stands adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena's town hall, in the enchanting Piazza del Campo, the city's main square. It is one of the tallest secular towers of medieval Italy, reaching a remarkable height of approximately 88 meters, and was designed by the architects Mastro Agostino and Mastro Rinaldo. The tower's design mirrors the Palazzo Pubblico's height to symbolize the balance between church and state in Siena. Visitors can climb the 400 steps to the top of the tower to experience breathtaking panoramic views of Siena and its surrounding Tuscan countryside. The Gothic architecture of the tower, along with the piazza and the entire historic center of Siena, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.