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Trivio Tower: Velletri’s gothic sentinel
In the heart of Velletri, in Piazza Cairoli, an unmistakable icon rises into the sky: the Torre del Trivio. This name derives from its position, where three important roads converge ("trivio"), and for centuries it has been one of the town's best loved and most recognisable symbols.
A masterpiece of architecture
Standing approximately 50 metres tall, the tower is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture, a masterpiece built in 1353 by the celebrated Magistri Comacini (Masters of Como), true masters of the masonry art. Its elegant structure soars skywards, adorned by a series of paired mullioned windows on each floor and by single-light windows in its uppermost section.
A story of resilience
Originally built as the bell tower of the nearby church of Santa Maria, it was detached from the church in 1622. Severely damaged by the bombings of the last war, it was promptly rebuilt, returning to keep watch over the square and embody the town’s identity. Today, the Trivio Tower is not only an architectural masterpiece, but the very symbol of the history and resilience of Velletri.
