Torre Del Popolo And Church Of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva In The Communal Square Of Assisi In Italy. Editorial Photo

Pictured the Torre del Popolo and the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in the Communal Square of Assisi in Italy. Originally a Roman temple build in the 1st century, the Minerva temple was completely renovated and transformed to a church in honor of the mother of God on the order of Pope Paul III after a visit to Assisi in 1539. Of the ancient temple, the façade has been preserved, with six Corinthian columns supporting the architrave and a small pediment. The Torre del Popolo, also known as the People's Tower, is a medieval tower with roots in the mid-1200s that served as a symbol of the communal power in Assisi during the Middle Ages. It was originally built as a defensive structure and later became a bell tower. The tower stands about 47 meters tall and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.