Le Torri (Torre Donà e Torre Mozza)
Torre Donà and Torre Mozza, remains of the castle.
The two surviving towers of Rovigo Castle: Torre Donà, over 51 metres tall and among Italy's highest medieval towers, and Torre Grimani, known as "Torre Mozza" after its top collapsed.
Why go
Five minutes from the centre and a guaranteed sunset photo.
Fact sheet
- Period
- Castello dal X secolo; torri medievali (anno esatto non documentato)
- Style
- Medieval brick defensive towers
History
The two towers are what remains of the bishops' castle, which according to tradition was fortified from 920 under a grant to the Bishop of Adria. Torre Donà, about 51 metres tall, is named after the Donà family who owned it in 1598; Torre Grimani, known as Torre Mozza, has a collapsed top. Torre Donà reopened to visitors in 2020.
Facts checked against the listed sources on Sun, 4 Oct
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 45100 Rovigo
Visits to Torre Donà currently suspended; exterior always visible