Guinigi Tower

Guinigi Tower (view from the Torre delle Ore)

The Torre Guinigi is the most important tower of Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy.

Hanging garden on the roof of the Torre Guinigi.

This tower is one of the few remaining within the city walls. Its main characteristic is its hanging garden on the roof of the tower.

The tower has been donated to the local government by the descendents of the Guinigi family.

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Coordinates: 43°50′37″N 10°30′25″E / 43.84361°N 10.50694°E / 43.84361; 10.50694

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