Torre di San Vincenzo, Medieval tower in San Vincenzo, Italy.
The Torre di San Vincenzo is a three-story tower with a square base and stone walls located near the port of San Vincenzo. The structure connects to a residential building on its landward side, where an external staircase once provided access to the entrance.
The Pisans built this coastal tower in the 13th century to strengthen their naval defense system along the southern coast. The tower was part of a network of fortifications that protected the region's trade and shipping routes.
The structure shows medieval defensive architecture typical of Tuscany, with its original design including a drawbridge entrance and lookout positions.
The best time to visit is at low tide, when you can see the tower's base more clearly. Wear sturdy shoes, as the ground is rough and access depends on the sea level.
The tower's top terrace with battlements is a later addition that replaced an 18th-century four-vault roof structure. This change significantly altered how the structure looks from the sea.
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