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Torre Pantera

In medieval Como, a clan’s tower could be forcibly shortened. In 1292, that happened to the Rusconi tower beneath Torre Pantera.

Indirizzo: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, near Via Rodari 5, Como
Zona: Como, Italia

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Perché vale la deviazione

A layered medieval tower built over the remains of a Rusconi family stronghold that was forcibly cut down in 1292. It recalls the days when Como’s rival clans used private towers as both weapons and very expensive boasts.

Torre Pantera is a hidden gem in Como, showcasing medieval architecture and the city's historical clan rivalries. It stands as a testament to the era when private towers were both defensive structures and status symbols.

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