Torre di Belloluogo, Medieval watchtower in Lecce, Italy
The cylindrical stone tower rises 14 meters from a rocky foundation, surrounded by a deep moat filled with spring water.
Built between the 13th and 14th centuries during the Angevin period, the tower served as a military outpost before becoming a residence for Maria d'Enghien.
The upper floor chapel contains early 15th-century frescoes depicting Saint Mary Magdalene, the four evangelists, Christ, and seven prophets.
The tower consists of two accessible floors connected by an arched bridge that replaced the original drawbridge system.
The structure includes underground chambers with Byzantine graffiti, connecting to ancient settlements through a network of subterranean passages.
Location: Lecce
Architectural style: Renaissance
Address: Via dei Conti di Lecce
GPS coordinates: 40.36201,18.15953
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:11
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