Bastiglia, Medieval watchtower near Arechi Castle in Salerno, Italy.
The circular stone tower stands on a hill above Arechi Castle, featuring a single internal room elevated five meters from ground level.
Prince Gisulf II constructed this defensive tower in 1075 to protect against the impending siege by Robert Guiscard during the Lombard period.
The tower received its name Bastiglia in the nineteenth century due to an incorrect assumption about its function as a prison facility.
Following restoration work in 2001 by the Province of Salerno, visitors can access the tower and observe the strategic views of the gulf.
The structure forms part of an extensive network of medieval watchtowers along the Campanian coast, positioned for maximum surveillance coverage.
Location: Salerno
Address: Via Croce
GPS coordinates: 40.68711,14.75314
Latest update: April 11, 2025 00:53
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