Bastione di Malta, Military tower in Sant'Eufemia Lamezia, Italy.
The Bastione di Malta features a truncated pyramidal structure with a square tower above, divided into four large rooms with barrel vaults and a terrace.
The bastion was constructed around 1550 under Viceroy Don Pedro de Toledo's order to strengthen coastal defenses against Barbary pirate raids in southern Italy.
The entrance gate displays the coat of arms of Fra Signorino Gattinara, the Bali of Sant'Eufemia, marking military equipment upgrades in 1634.
Located 800 meters from the shoreline, the fortification contains a trigonometric point with known coordinates and maintains solid structural preservation.
The fortress differs from other southern Italian coastal towers due to its thick walls, specifically designed to withstand attacks from firearms.
Location: Lamezia Terme
Inception: 1550
Address: Via Antonio Cappelli, 242 - 88046 Lamezia Terme (CZ) 88046 88046
GPS coordinates: 38.93044,16.22154
Latest update: April 4, 2025 05:52
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