Torre di Calafuria, Coastal watchtower in Livorno, Italy.
The Torre di Calafuria is a coastal watchtower on the Tuscany coast near Livorno. The structure has a square base and a defensive balcony at the top with a sloped roof.
The tower was built in the 16th century as part of a defensive network that protected the Tuscany coast from pirates. This system of coastal towers was a key strategy against maritime raids and invasions.
The tower has appeared in Italian films and gained recognition through cinema over the decades. Visitors often recognize it from scenes they have watched on screen.
The tower sits along the coastal road between Antignano and Quercianella districts and is easily accessible. The location offers good views toward the sea and straightforward access from nearby areas.
The roof and balconies of the tower provide nesting sites for a protected colony of pallid swifts. These birds are known to use flat surfaces on buildings for breeding.
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