Fortress San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Torre Pala

Torre Pala
The Torre Pala was built towards the end of the 13th century and later enlarged in the 14th century. The tower has a rectangular shape, is about 22 meters high and has a crenellated top.

Description

In 1265, the castle is mentioned for the first time in a historical document in which the Sacco family is named as the owners, although it is not clear whether they were the original builders or if they took possession of the structure later. The larger north tower was added in the second half of the 13th century by the Counts of Sasso. These two towers were separated by a 3 m wide gap and connected by a bridge. Around 1400, the north tower was raised to its present height of six storeys and crowned with a gable roof.

Contact

Torre Pala

6534 San Vittore

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