Torre Civica del Belvedere di Mondovì

Buildings of historical importance

Torre Civica del Belvedere di Mondovì

Category: Buildings of historical importance

The Torre del Belvedere, is a 14th century Gothic structure that stands out on the hill in the Piazza neighborhood with its unmistakable outline and offers a breathtaking view over the mountains. The Torre (Tower) is all that remain of the ancient Chiesa (Church) di Sant’Andrea and the walk up through its interior gives visitors the opportunity to see, through all the gears, the original, and still perfectly functioning, single hand clock created by the Jemina Brothers back in 1859, as well as the other period clocks recently placed inside the tower. Along with the Giardini del Belvedere (Lookout Tower Gardens) and the Palazzo di Giustizia (Palace of Justice), the Torre makes up the Parco del Tempo (Park of Time), a fascinating and popular tour that leads visitors on a discovery of the mechanisms of time measurement. In particular, there are two panels on the Torre Civica’s exterior walls which illustrate the way sundials function and offer a tour among the ancient sundials in the city’s historic center.

Information

Giardini del Belvedere - Piazza - 12084 Mondovì (Cn)
Tel. +39.0174.40389