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|image       = Torre_grossa.jpg
|image = Torre grossa.jpg
|description = A landmark tower and residence of the Podesta of San Gimignano.
|description = Residence of the Podesta, and tallest tower of [[San Gimignano]].
|appearance  = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
|location = San Gimignano, [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]]
|type        =
|dateconstructed = 1300 – 1311
|previous    =
|functions = Tower
|next        =
|features = [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] ([[Wei Yu]])}}
|ancestor    = 
The '''Torre Grossa''', also known as '''Great Tower''', was a landmark that stood next to the [[Palazzo Comunale (San Gimignano)|Palazzo Comunale]] in the town square of [[San Gimignano]]. While it was the town's tallest structure, it also contained the [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] of [[Wei Yu]].
|location    = [[San Gimignano]], [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]]
|date        = Built approx. 1300.
}}


The '''Torre Grossa''' ('''Great Tower''') is a tower located in [[San Gimignano]], [[Tuscany]], and houses an [[Assassin Tomb|Assassin's Tomb]]. It is located next to the Palazzo Comunale in the town square of San Gimignano, and is the tallest tower in the city.
The tower was built in 1300 and finished in 1311. It was also known for containing a bell inside unlike the other towers in the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Torre Grossa]]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite being the tallest structure in San Gimignano, it doesn't have a [[view point]] located on top.
*Despite being the tallest tower in San Gimignano, it did not have a [[Viewpoints|viewpoint]] located at its peak.


==Videos==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''


[[Video:Assassins Creed 2: Torre Grossa's Secret ( Secret Areas)|thumb|300px|left|Hidden Areas]]
==References==
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Locations]]
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Secret Locations]]
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[[Category:Towers]]
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Latest revision as of 00:56, 9 May 2026

The Torre Grossa, also known as Great Tower, was a landmark that stood next to the Palazzo Comunale in the town square of San Gimignano. While it was the town's tallest structure, it also contained the Assassin Tomb of Wei Yu.

The tower was built in 1300 and finished in 1311. It was also known for containing a bell inside unlike the other towers in the city.[1]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Despite being the tallest tower in San Gimignano, it did not have a viewpoint located at its peak.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]