Torre di San Gemiliano, Coastal watchtower in Arbatax, Italy.
The cylindrical stone tower rises 12 meters high with a 7-meter diameter on a promontory overlooking Porto Frailis Bay.
Built in 1587 under the original Arabic name Taratasciar, the tower protected the eastern Sardinian coast from maritime invasions until 1842.
The tower represents the strategic defense network of Sardinia, connected visually with towers of Barì and Bellavista for coastal surveillance.
The entrance stands 4 meters above ground level, and visitors can reach the site by following the marked path from Via San Gemiliano.
From its position 43 meters above sea level, the tower enables visibility extending over 25 kilometers along the Mediterranean coastline.
Location: Tortolì
Address: Via San Gemiliano
GPS coordinates: 39.92388,9.70358
Latest update: March 26, 2025 13:10
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