Guinigi Tower

The Torre Guinigi is a tower in Lucca in the region of Tuscany, central Italy.

[1] The height of the tower is 45 metres (148 ft) with a total of 233 steps to reach the top.

The tower dates from the latter half of the 14th century, when a number of wealthy families were building towers within Lucca's walls as status symbols.

It is known for the holm oaks growing on top of the tower.

[1] The tower was donated to the local government by the descendants of the Guinigi family.