Torre facts for kids

"Torre" is a word that means "tower" in several languages, like Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Because of this, many different places, rivers, and even people share this name. This article will tell you about some of the most famous things named Torre.

Places named Torre

Many towns, cities, and even parts of cities around the world are named Torre. Here are a few examples:

Cities and neighborhoods

• Torre, Brazil: This is a busy neighborhood in the city of Recife, which is located in Brazil.
• Torre, Switzerland: You can find this small village in the Ticino region of Switzerland.
• Torre de Arcas, Spain: This is a town located in the Teruel province of Aragón, Spain.
• Torre del Compte, Spain: Another town in the Teruel province of Aragón, Spain.
• Torre los Negros, Spain: Also found in the Teruel province of Aragón, Spain.
• Torres de Albarracín, Spain: This town is also in the Teruel province of Aragón, Spain.

Special landmarks

• Torre (Serra da Estrela), Portugal: This is the highest point in mainland Portugal. It's a popular place for visitors, especially in winter when it gets snow.
• Torre railway station, United Kingdom: This train station is located in the United Kingdom.

Rivers named Torre

• Torre (river), Italy: This river flows through the Friuli Venezia-Giulia region in Italy.

People named Torre

Some famous people also have Torre as part of their name.

Chess players

• Carlos Torre Repetto: (1905–1978) He was a very skilled chess player from Mexico. He earned the title of Grandmaster, which is the highest title a chess player can achieve.
• Eugenio Torre: (born 1951) He is a chess Grandmaster from the Philippines.

Baseball manager

• Joe Torre: (born 1940) He is a famous American baseball player and manager. He managed several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

See also

• In Spanish: Torre (desambiguación) para niños