The symbolic tower of Savona: Leon Pancaldo tower
The symbolic tower of Savona: Leon Pancaldo tower.
This is the symbolic tower of Savona. When you arrive in the city you cannot help but pass in front of the ancient symbolic tower of the city.
It is called Leon Pancaldo tower (or Quarda tower).
It is right in front of the port and is the end point of the main street of the Ligurian town.
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Formerly called Torre della Quarda, it is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1392 and was part of the city walls protecting the city, in a strategic position for the defense of both the adjacent Porta della Quarda and the port. After the destruction of the walls.
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