Torre dei Becci, San Gimignano

The Becci Tower is one of the fourteen surviving towers of San Gimignano. It stands close to the ancient Arco dei Becci and dominates both Via San Giovanni and Piazza della Cisterna.

The tower dates back to the 13th century, as does the adjoining palace, which is accessed from Via degli Innocenti. The tower has a very simple appearance: with a square base, it is built from regular exposed drafts that become filaretto at the highest part; rare slit openings open on the main sides.

The Beccis were a family of merchants who held important public offices during the golden age of the Commune of san Gimignano.