Torre dei Becci, San Gimignano

Name: Torre dei Becci
Address: San Gimignano, Italy

#28 among attractions in San Gimignano

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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.

Coordinates: 43°28'2"N, 11°2'37"E

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Torre dei Becci – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collegiate Church of San Gimignano, Palazzo Comunale, Sant'Agostino, Piazza del Duomo.

~350 ftNW
Landmark church known for frescoes
Collegiate Church of San Gimignano, San Gimignano
2 min walk • Nestled within the medieval walls of San Gimignano, Italy, stands the Collegiate Church of San Gimignano, an architectural gem that beckons travelers with its storied past and artistic treasures. Known locally as the Collegiata di San Gimignano, this Romanesque church...
~210 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Comunale, San Gimignano
2 min walk • The Palazzo Comunale, also known as the Palazzo del Popolo of San Gimignano has been the seat of the civic authority in the comune since the 13th century.
~1420 ftN
Grand Catholic church with many frescos
Sant'Agostino, San Gimignano
7 min walk • The chiesa di Sant'Agostino is the second largest church in San Gimignano, Italy, after the Collegiata. It is owned by the Order of Saint Augustine. Sant'Agostino is an imposing 13th century building.
~270 ftN
Square, Historical place, Historic walking areas
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
2 min walk • Piazza del Duomo is a city square in San Gimignano, Italy.
~130 ftNE
Romanesque architecture, Square
Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano
1 min walk • Piazza della Cisterna is a piazza in San Gimignano, Italy. It has a triangular shape with a slight natural slope and is connected to the nearby Piazza del Duomo by an open passage.
~390 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Church
Santa Fina Chapel, San Gimignano
2 min walk • The Saint Fina Chapel is an Early Renaissance chapel in the right aisle of the Collegiate church of Santa Maria Assunta, located in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.
~260 ftNE
43°28'3"N • 11°2'39"E
Galleria Continua, San Gimignano
2 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~360 ftSW
43°27'59"N • 11°2'34"E
Galleria Gagliardi San Gimignano, San Gimignano
2 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~230 ftNW
Museum
Museo Civico and Torre Grossa, San Gimignano
2 min walk • Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 m. It is one of the best known of Tuscany's medieval towers. It was built in 1310.
~200 ftNE
43°28'3"N • 11°2'38"E
Museo della Tortura Criminale Medioevale, San Gimignano
1 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~260 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Museo d'arte sacra, San Gimignano
2 min walk • The Museum of Sacred Art of San Gimignano are located in the building of the former Chaplains' dormitory at Piazza Pecori 1 in San Gimignano.

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Nearby attractions include Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano (1 min walk), Torre dei Cugnanesi, San Gimignano (1 min walk), Torre dei Campatelli, San Gimignano (1 min walk), Palazzo Tortoli, San Gimignano (1 min walk).