Torre della Zecca (couple trip)

This was both a medieval defensive tower and part of Florence’s former mint complex. Built in the early 14th century in a transitional Gothic–Romanesque style, it guarded the eastern end of the city’s old walls. The name Zecca means 'mint' in Italian, referring to the nearby Zecca Fiorentina, where the city’s famous gold coin, the fiorino d’oro, was produced.

Breathtaking. A beautiful bride was getting her wedding photos taken here and she looked absolutely stunning. It's easy to get seperated from your group and get lost if you aren't familiar with the location. Very busy location, but I still recommend going. You won't regret it.

It was closed we couldn’t visit. But it was a nice construction

One of Florence's historical monuments, built in the 1320s, playing an important defensive role. It's the easternmost tower of the 2nd circle of municipal walls, with a privileged view to protect the Arno. Now, it's a simple tower that marks the corner of a road junction, and is perhaps the meeting points of many day tours. Unless you're a history buff, it's one of the sights that I'd simply walk...

I wish I could give this stunning work of art 6 stars. If I would have had binoculars, an open field of vision and 6 days I would still he processing this phenomenonal structure oozing detailed history. I wish I had researched the large numbers of statues and scenes covering the massive structure. The entrance line was insane surpassing 2 hours for entry. None the less this structures size, ...