Torre di Palidoro, Coastal defense tower in Fiumicino, Italy
The Torre di Palidoro rises 20 meters high with a square base and stands on the remains of an ancient Roman villa in the Agro Romano region.
The structure was built between the 8th and 9th centuries during the Saracen invasions and underwent restoration by the Archispedale di Santo Spirito between 1562 and 1563.
The tower marks the location where Carabinieri Vice Brigadier Salvo D'Acquisto sacrificed his life to save 22 civilians from Nazi forces in 1943.
The tower contains a museum dedicated to Salvo D'Acquisto, with the ground floor focusing on post-armistice history and the first floor displaying the hero's life story.
The tower stands within the Roman Coastal Nature Reserve, offering guided tours that include exploration of local flora and fauna in the surrounding parkland.
Location: Fiumicino
Part of: torri costiere del Lazio
GPS coordinates: 41.91530,12.14643
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:37
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