Torre di Arnolfo

The Torre di Arnolfo, also known as the Torre dei Pulci, is a historic defensive tower in Florence that served as the residence of the Pulci family during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, including the poet Luigi Pulci. Originally designed purely for defense, the structure was later converted into a small palace. Since 1933, the tower has housed the Accademia dei Georgofili. After a devastating Mafia bombing in 1993 that claimed five lives, the building was reconstructed. Different materials were deliberately used for the rebuilt sections to commemorate the tragic event. Today, a symbolic olive tree for peace stands in front of the tower.