Torre di Mezzo, Coastal defense tower in Punta Secca, Italy
The Torre di Mezzo stands on a promontory between Torre Scalambri and Torre Vigliena, featuring a square base structure facing the Mediterranean Sea.
Built between 1600 and 1601 under the commission of the Kingdom of Sicily and Don Pietro IV Celestri, the tower received its first cannon from Licata in 1602.
The structure forms part of an extensive coastal defense system designed to protect Sicilian shores from naval attacks during the 17th century.
The tower remains are accessible via Via Pietro V Celestri, with partial restorations completed in 1994 and 1995 preserving its historical features.
A bronze bell at the tower terrace served as an early warning system, alerting nearby settlements of approaching enemy vessels.
Location: Santa Croce Camerina
Inception: 1600
Address: Via Pietro V Celestri
GPS coordinates: 36.79967,14.47951
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:35
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