Tor Boacciana, Medieval tower in Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy.
The 30-meter tall structure near the Tiber River mouth combines Roman and medieval architectural elements with brick construction techniques.
Built during Emperor Trajan's reign around 112 AD, the tower served as a lighthouse before becoming a watchtower under Pope Martin V in 1420.
The Bovazzani family, who owned the surrounding lands in the 12th century, gave their name to this tower through local naming traditions.
Visitors can access the tower via Via di Tor Boacciana, located near Fiumicino Airport and the modern Ponte della Scafa bridge.
The structure functioned as a customs house in 1562 under Pope Pius IV until shoreline changes required services to move to Tor San Michele.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.75260,12.27780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:10
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