Description:
- This tower is an important example of medieval civil architecture. It was built in the 13th century, although legend has it that it was where Emperor Nero watched the fire of Rome. It was constructed by the powerful Conti di Segni family, but belonged to many other families until it was inherited by Pope Boniface VIII. Currently the tower stands within the monastery of the Dominicans of S. Caterina di Magnanapoli. Damage caused by lightning and the 1348 earthquake can still be seen today.
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Address:
- largo Magnanapoli
- Rome 00187
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