Torre Troyana
Campanile in Asti, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Torre Troyana ("Troyan Tower", after the family Troya that built it) is a tower in Asti, Italy, and one of the main symbols of the city.
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Type | Campanile |
Town or city | Asti |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 44.900887°N 8.204122°E / 44.900887; 8.204122 |
Groundbreaking | Late 12th century |
Completed | 1260–1280 |
Height | 44 metres (144 ft) |
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It is a campanile, or freestanding bell tower, and in the 19th century it was used to signal hours during daylight.