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Description
The Catiline Tower is a historic tower in Pistoia. The building, dating back to the 9th century, faces Piazza del Duomo, the heart of the city. The tower, about 30 meters high, is built entirely of stone and is one of the fundamental elements that characterize the medieval city of Pistoia. Furthermore, thanks to its panoramic position, a terrace-belvedere was built on the roof, which allows a complete view of Piazza del Duomo.
The name of the tower derives from the legend that the body of the Roman politician Lucius Sergius Catiline was buried in the street where the tower stands (Tomb of Catiline).
The name of the tower derives from the legend that the body of the Roman politician Lucius Sergius Catiline was buried in the street where the tower stands (Tomb of Catiline).