From the centre of piazza Broletto, the square where the fish market used to be, you can see a Tower that, besides being the oldest tower in Vercelli, and the tallest of the noble towers (it is 38 meters high!), is still associated with a curious legend.
It is said, in fact, that around the tower hover the souls of illustrious Vercellians who have passed away, in the form of blue flames. The Tower, in the 13th century, was purchased by the municipality, this is why it is also known as the Municipal Tower. In 1377 a clock was also installed on it, a real novelty for the time, along with three bells, whose job, in addition to striking the hours, was to warn citizens in case of danger or extraordinary assemblies. The clock remained on the Tower until 1931.
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