Torre Minervino, Renaissance watchtower in Santa Cesarea Terme, Italy.
Torre Minervino presents a limestone construction with thick walls, strategic windows, and a central observation platform overlooking the Adriatic Sea coastline.
The tower, constructed in the 16th century, formed part of an extensive defense network against Ottoman invasions along the Salento peninsula.
Local maritime traditions incorporate the tower as a reference point for navigation, with fishermen using its position to mark safe routes.
The structure remains open throughout the year, and visitors can reach it through marked paths starting from the Santa Cesarea Terme town center.
The tower contains original stone markings that were used to measure water levels during historical storm surges in the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Santa Cesarea Terme
Architectural style: Renaissance
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 40.06608,18.47997
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:04
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