Guelfa Tower in Pisa: photos, reviews

About

For many centuries, shells and cannonballs tried to break the spirit of the Guelfa tower, but the building remained standing. During the times of Florence's dominance, the tower served not only as a defensive structure but also as a symbol of the supreme power of the conquerors of Pisa. The Second World War also left its mark, soaked in gunpowder and fire, after which Guelfa underwent significant reconstruction.

Today, tourists visit all year round, enchanted by the resilience of the stone walls that have witnessed the marches of armies and the cunning intrigues of courtiers. The arcades and the battlement "crown" of the tower still hide remnants of the brave Maritime Republic's arsenal and the ancient coats of arms of Pisa's noble families. By ascending to the top level of the building, one can see the entire historical center of the city, as if on the palm of their hand.

Features

Suitable for children

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Simonelli - Arsenali

Bus stop 174 m walk

S.Paolo A Ripa D'Arno

Bus stop 196 m walk

Stampace

Bus stop 257 m walk

Via Stampace

Bus stop 271 m walk

Via Fermi

Bus stop 348 m walk

4.4

based on 111 review

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4.4/5 111 review

Eliot Blondeel

Très jolie tour, moins connue que sa "sœur" penché beaucoup plus connue. Mais la tour au bord de l'Arno à tout son charme et mérite le petit détour.

Max Paoli

Molto bella da cui si gode un'ottima vista sulla città

Pavlína Ovčařiová

Abbiamo visitato un luogo incantevole, dall'atmosfera straordinaria. Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di essere guidati da un vero maestro storico, con una profonda conoscenza della storia e la disponibilità a tradurre le spiegazioni nella nostra lingua madre. Abbiamo imparato molte cose interessanti sulla città e sulla sua storia. Grazie a lui, abbiamo potuto salire sulla torre e ammirare le fondamenta e le fortificazioni originali della città. Consigliatissimo! Pavla e Pavel, Repubblica Ceca