Torre della Linguella

The octagonal tower rises at the port entrance with a terrace supported by brackets and features walls made of red bricks with white marble accents.

Giovanni Camerini designed this defensive structure in 1548 under Cosimo de Medici's direction to protect the harbor of Portoferraio from maritime threats.

The tower's transformation from a military fortress to a prison reflected the changing social and political landscape of the Italian peninsula through centuries.

The interior spaces of the tower open to visitors during summer exhibitions, while the external area remains accessible throughout the tourist season.

A chain connected this tower to the Gallo Tower across the harbor, creating a physical barrier that prevented unauthorized ships from entering the port.

Location: Portoferraio

Address: Calata Buccari

GPS coordinates: 42.81182,10.32992

Latest update: March 29, 2025 06:34