Torre dell’Orologio Viewpoint

Torre dell'Orologio stands on a narrow spur of rock above Brisighella, in Emilia-Romagna. It's one of a trio rock pinnacles over the town, alongside the Rocca Manfrediana and the Monticino sanctuary. The tower you see now was rebuilt in 1850, and the clock went in at the same time. If you look closely at the dial it only has six hours rather than twelve, following the old Italian way of counting the day. This overlook sits just under the Rocca fortress across on the next hill. From just below the ramparts and the cypress lined track in between the two, you can capture the tower sitting high on its rock with the town below and hills running back behind. A low sun adds warmth the stone and lifts the tower clear of the ridge. A long lens compresses the spur and the roofs into one stack. You can climb the tower too. It's a long stair up from Via degli Asini in the town, or an easy walk along the road from the Rocca. Going up is free and the hill paths are open. The three hills are all linked on one path, so you can explore all of them in one photo adventure. (Brisighella, Emilia-Romagna, Italy)