Zenobito Tower, Military watchtower in Capraia Isola, Italy
The circular stone tower rises three stories high on the southern tip of Capraia Island, featuring an elevated entrance and a gallery overlooking the main room.
The Republic of Genoa constructed this defensive tower in 1545 to protect the island from privateers and maintained communication with other towers in Corsica.
The tower bears its name from an ancient monastery, called cenobio, that existed in the surrounding area during the Early Middle Ages.
Two separate hiking trails, the coastal route and the inland path, connect the island's port to the tower through a three to five hour walking journey.
Women from Capraia Island formed the majority of the workforce that carried stones from a nearby quarry to construct this defensive structure.
Location: Capraia Isola
Inception: 1545
GPS coordinates: 43.00356,9.81104
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:11
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