Fortezza del Tocco, 16th century fort in Acireale, Italy
The Fortezza del Tocco stands on the Sicilian coast, featuring stone walls constructed between 1592 and 1616 as part of coastal defense system.
Architects Camillo Camilliani and Vincenzo Geremia designed this fortress following an unsuccessful raid attempt by pirates on Acireale in 1582.
The fort represents the architectural response to maritime threats during the Spanish rule of Sicily, with its design reflecting Mediterranean military engineering.
Visitors can access the fort and nature reserve area through Via Santicella 58, where they can examine the preserved defense structures.
The last artillery pieces from this fortress were transferred to Pinacoteca Zelantea de Acireale in 1834, where they remain on display.
Location: Acireale
Inception: 1592
Address: Via Tocco
GPS coordinates: 37.61262,15.17203
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:21
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