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The 45 metre high Torre Civica, a building of immense historical, architectural and cultural value, overlooks the wonderful Piazza Duomo in Trento
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The ancient Torre Civica (City Tower) in the historic centre of Trento is also known as Torre di Piazza and stands next to the Diocesan Museum of Palazzo Pretorio and the Cathedral of San Vigilio. From the top you can admire the cathedral, the magnificent Fountain of Neptune and the city.
The Torre di Piazza was built around mid-12th century above the ancient Porta Veronensis (1st century AD) to protect the episcopal residence. This originally 22 m high building was modified several times throughout the centuries and had several functions and even if it used to be a prison until the late 19th century it never stopped playing a central role for the inhabitants of Trento, thanks to its clock and two bells, also known as "della Renga" and "della Guardia", which were constantly setting the rhythm of urban life.
Luckily, the City of Trento and the Diocesan Museum of Trento collaborated and reopened the museum to visitors after it had undergone extensive renovation works. It is composed of 12 floors, and eight of them are currently accessible. In order to reach the top of the tower you need to walk up a steel staircase with 156 steps.
Contact info
- Piazza Duomo, 18 - 38122 - Trento
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 234419
- info@mdtn.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
12.00 € Full price
10.00 € Reduced (visitors aged 15 to 26, over 65s)
5.00 € Reduced (children under 14, Museum Pass holders)
FREE for holders of the Guest Card Trentino.
The ticket for the evening visits costs € 5.00 per person. If you purchase the ticket online you need to tick the box "Torre Ridotto 2" at the checkout.
Buy tickets online
The ticket also includes free admission to the Tridentine Diocesan Museum and the Paleochristian Basilica of San Vigilio.
More information
- The tower is only accessible within a guided tour (max. 10 visitors)
- For safety reasons, access to the tower is not permitted for: Children under 120 cm height, people with impairments or motor disabilities, people with heart problems, asthmatics, people who are not free from vertigo or who tend to be claustrophobic
- Access is only possible for children and young people under 14 years of age if accompanied by an adult
- Bags, rucksacks and containers must be removed prior to the visit
- A declaration must be signed before access that the visitor enters the tower at his or her own responsibility
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