Built at the behest of the Lamberti family, powerful family later banished from the city and subsequently died out.

The two Rengo bells (Summoning to City Council, calling up to arms) and Marangona (it signalled work hours) were placed.

It was damaged by lightning that struck the top.

Beginning of restoration work and elevation with the inclusion of the octagonal bell chamber in brick and white marble.

The reconstruction was completed and reached the current 84 metres in height.

At his expense Count Giovanni Sagramoso added a clock to replace the one of the nearby Torre Gardello which had stopped working.