Torre Specchia Ruggeri, Coastal tower in Melendugno, Italy
The square stone tower rises 5 meters above sea level on a cliff along the Adriatic coast of Puglia, featuring a two-story addition from the 19th century.
The structure dates back to the 16th century when it served as a military watchtower against Turkish and Saracen invasions from the Mediterranean Sea.
The name Specchia originates from the Latin word specula, indicating an elevated position that allows extensive visibility across the surrounding territory.
The tower stands near a child-friendly beach that received both the Green Flag from Italian pediatricians and the Blue Flag for environmental education.
The tower maintained visual communication with Torre San Cataldo to the north and Torre San Foca to the south until it ceased operations in the 1980s.
Location: Melendugno
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 40.32781,18.37509
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:46
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