Scola Tower, Sea fort in Porto Venere, Italy.
Located on Palmaria Island's northeastern tip, this pentagonal tower stands with walls measuring four meters in thickness and displays military architectural features.
The Republic of Genoa constructed this defensive tower in the early 1600s at a cost of 56,000 Genoese liras to safeguard the Ligurian coastline.
The structure represents Mediterranean coastal defense systems, reflecting the architectural and military innovations developed to protect maritime territories in the 17th century.
Visitors can reach the tower through boat tours departing from Porto Venere harbor, with excursions available during the summer season.
Originally designed to house eight soldiers and ten cannons, the tower sustained damage during a naval battle between British and French forces in 1800.
Location: Porto Venere
Inception: 17 century
GPS coordinates: 44.05174,9.85833
Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:01
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