Place to visit
Torre Grossa, Italy: what it is and when to go
Torre Grossa is a tower house in San Gimignano, Italy (Colle di Val d'Elsa). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tower house in San Gimignano, Italy · Architecture
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 120 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.46763, 11.04292
What it is and where
Torre Grossa is a tower house in San Gimignano, Italy (Colle di Val d'Elsa). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Colle di Val d'Elsa, where this site lists 47 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.46763, 11.04292; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Torre Grossa is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San GimignanoRoman Catholic collegiate church and minor basilica in San Gimignano, Tuscany, central Italy35 m
- Torre di palazzo PellariTower house in San Gimignano, Italy36 m
- Palazzo del PodestàPalace in San Gimignano, Italy56 m
- Torre dei CugnanesiTower house in San Gimignano, Italy65 m
- Torre dei BecciTower house in San Gimignano, Italy72 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Architecture
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: cathedral bell tower in Pisa, Italy
- Rialto Bridge: one of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
- Bridge of Sighs: Bridge over a canal in Venice
- Stagno Lombardo: Italian comune
- Ponte Vecchio: bridge in Florence, Italy
- Ponte Sant'Angelo: bridge in Rome
Every Italy place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Torre Grossa?
It is a tower house in San Gimignano, Italy. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Torre Grossa?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Torre Grossa?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 120 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano, Torre di palazzo Pellari, Palazzo del Podestà. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Colle di Val d'Elsa47 places to see in and around Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy: Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano, Museo Etrusco Guarnacci, Torre Grossa. Best time: March to
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- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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