Torre dell'Orologio

The Torre dell'Orologio is the surviving medieval gate tower of Trevignano Romano's walled borgo, later distinguished by a clock installed in 1889.

Why it matters

The tower links the medieval fortifications with the town's later civic life. It is the sole survivor of two gates in the medieval wall, and its clock became such a prominent feature that the gate came to be known as Porta dell'Orologio.

What to notice

The clock has two faces above the arch, while a wrought-iron structure and bells crown the tower. The gate's position and surviving masonry preserve the form of the entrance within the former defensive enclosure.

Context and history

Local accounts associate the town's medieval fortifications with Pope Innocent III. The gate was earlier known as Porta Santa Caterina. The clock was installed in 1889, and its mechanism was restored in 1996.