Torre della Tagliata, Coastal defense tower in Ansedonia, Italy
The Torre della Tagliata stands as a quadrangular structure with a stone base, featuring a circular guard post with a domed roof at its southwest corner.
The tower underwent reconstruction during the 16th century as part of the coastal defense system of the State of Presidi, built upon medieval foundations.
Composer Giacomo Puccini spent time at the tower between the late 1800s and early 1900s, creating portions of his opera Turandot within these walls.
The tower connects to numerous hiking trails and climbing routes, with natural walls offering grades between 4c and 6c for sport climbing enthusiasts.
The structure takes its name from the nearby Etruscan Tagliata, an advanced hydraulic engineering work that demonstrates ancient water management capabilities.
Location: Orbetello
GPS coordinates: 42.40871,11.29497
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:28
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