Torre del Sasso, Defensive tower in Tricase, Italy
Torre del Sasso stands on the Serra del Mito at 116 meters above sea level, offering views of the Adriatic Sea coastline.
The tower, documented since 1584, formed part of a coastal defense network against Turkish pirates attacking the Salento shores.
The structure represents the architectural methods of Renaissance military fortifications with its original barrel vault design.
The tower remains are accessible through marked paths within the Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca.
Located 600 meters from the sea, this watchtower maintained visual contact with Torre del Porto di Tricase and Torre Porto di Ripa.
Location: Tricase
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 39.95333,18.39814
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:02
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