Montegualtieri tower, Medieval defense tower in Cermignano, Italy.
Montegualtieri tower is a medieval stone fortification structure built on a hilltop at roughly 260 meters elevation using local quarry materials. The triangular structure rises approximately 18 meters high with thick walls and characteristic narrow openings for defense.
The tower's construction began in the 14th century under the Acquaviva family, who expanded their defensive structures across the region. The structure served as part of a broader network for monitoring and controlling the surrounding territory.
The tower displays typical medieval military features like crenellations and narrow arrow slits, showing its role in the local defense system. These details remain visible today and demonstrate how such structures shaped the surrounding territory.
Access to the upper levels is gained through a wooden staircase from the northern side. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and expect confined spaces and uneven surfaces.
The structure historically served as a communication point with sightlines extending from the Adriatic coast to the Gran Sasso mountain range. This position made it a strategic observation point within the medieval network.
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