Palazzo Publicco - Tore del Mangia - details and images

The famous Torre del Mangia and the Palazzo Pubblico form one of the sides of Piazza del Campo.

The tower, built in 1848 and 102 metres high, gives excellent views over Siena and the surrounding countryside.

Palazzo Pubblico, built between 1297 and 1342 is an example of classic Gothic architecture in Tuscany, and houses an amazing array of frescoes by artists such as Vecchietta, Simone Martini and Sodoma.

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