Torre dei Becci

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Torre dei Becci
Piazza della Cisterna
San Gimignano, September 2021

“Its name comes from a water cistern found at the centre of the site, where an octagonal travertine well forms a pivot point in the piazza. It offers a view out through the straight passageway of Arco dei Becci, one of the gates in the ancient medieval wall. Next to the gate are the charming Torri dei Becci and Torri dei Cugnanesi. Nearer the well are very important buildings: the Palazzo Razzi, with its splendid two-light mullioned windows; Casa Salvestrini, which at one time was a hospital and is now a hotel; and Palazzo Tortoli, which is next to the ‘severed’ tower that belonged to the Capitano del Popolo (it was cut down during struggles between rival families).” (Piazza della Cisterna, ItalyGuides.it)