The tower that resists the centuries, page 3

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The tower that resists the centuries sent on April 29, 2017 (9:40) by Mar40. 46 comments, 1007 views.

at 14mm, 1/125 f/14.0, ISO 100, hand held.

La torre di Velate è un punto di riferimento per i varesini. La costruzione originaria risale al XI secolo e faceva parte del perimetro difensivo del 'Limes prealpino'. La sua funzione principale era quella di presidio della via di comunicazione che conduceva verso il Lago Maggiore, posizionata nella parte sud del borgo fortificato chiamato 'castrum di Vellate' e risalente all'epoca tardo riomana. La torre è costruita interamente in pietra, su base quadrangolare. Ad oggi rimane soltanto il lato est sul quale si trova anche il corpo scale che serviva i 5 piani per complessivi 33 metridi altezza e parte del lato nord. La torre è stata parzialmente distrutta nel XII secolo ad opera di soldati milanesi al tempo delle guerre tra Milano e Como, quest'ultima alleata del Barbarossa a, a sua volta, ai nobili di Velate (ora frazione di Varese), nel quale territorio si trova il monumento. Oggi, grazie ad una donazione da parte di privati, la torre fa parte dei beni del FAI. Purtroppo è circondata da una recinzione ed è visitabile soltanto previo appuntamento telefonico. La foto è stata scattata sporgendomi al di sopra di tale recinzione in modo non proprio agevole.

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Alcenero

sent on August 09, 2017 (17:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful black and white document, I find very nice the pdr, including the volatile and very interesting also the caption
congratulations

Mar40

sent on August 09, 2017 (17:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Alcenero, you are the first to have noticed the shape of the cornacle.
A greeting.
Marco

Alcenero

sent on August 10, 2017 (0:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A Sioux can not not notice signs in the sky :-D ;-)

Mar40

sent on August 10, 2017 (8:04) | This comment has been translated

MrGreen

user17043

sent on August 02, 2018 (16:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent work and Bianconero, ancient building remains unfortunately I have seen around Italy.
Here at least they tried to safeguard what's left.
The Stones tell a story.
Happy birthday That's how you want it. :-)

Mar40

sent on August 02, 2018 (16:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Fabiana. At least this has not collapsed due to neglect but following an ancient war.
Thanks also for the greetings.
Marco

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