Torre di Capo Rama, torre di Terrasini
Torre di Capo Rama is a 15th-century watchtower on a rocky headland along the coast of Terrasini. The circular stone structure with two entrances rises above the jagged shoreline and is now part of a nature reserve managed by the WWF-Sicilia Nord Occidentale organization.
The tower was built around 1405 by Martino the Young, King of Sicily, as part of a coastal defense system of eleven towers near Palermo. It monitored ships and warned of pirates from North Africa who regularly attacked the coast.
The name Capo Rama appears in historical documents and has referred to this headland for centuries. Today the area functions as a nature reserve where visitors can observe local crafts and traditional cheese-making methods that remain part of everyday life in the region.
The tower is open year-round with free entry and walking paths lead through the protected natural landscape of dwarf palms and limestone outcrops. The visitor area is easy to reach and offers space for walking, photography, and birdwatching.
Guards stationed at the top used fire at night and smoke by day to send signals to neighboring towers and towns warning of danger. A retractable staircase at one entrance could be pulled up during attacks to prevent intruders from entering.
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