Torre Veneri, Renaissance coastal tower in Lecce, Italy.
The Torre Veneri stands prominently on the Salento coast, featuring a symmetrical structure with classical proportions characteristic of Renaissance military architecture.
Built as part of the coastal defense network, the tower served as a surveillance point against maritime invasions along the Italian southern shores.
The tower represents the architectural expertise of Renaissance engineers who designed fortifications to protect local communities from sea-based threats.
Visitors can reach Torre Veneri by following the coastal road from Lecce, with parking facilities available near the structure.
The tower maintains its original position at coordinates 40.418611, 18.269167, providing a direct line of sight to neighboring coastal defense structures.
Location: Lecce
Architectural style: Renaissance
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 40.41861,18.26917
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:53
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