Torre Castiglione, Renaissance defensive tower near Porto Cesareo, Italy.
The square tower rises 16 meters above the Salento coastline, featuring thick stone walls and strategic observation points along its perimeter.
Construction of Torre Castiglione started in 1568 under Maestro Virgilio Pugliese, with major reconstruction work completed in 1622 to strengthen its defenses.
The tower belongs to a network of coastal fortifications that protected Salento communities from maritime invasions during the sixteenth century.
Torre Castiglione stands at coordinates 40.286944 latitude and 17.819444 longitude, between Torre Lapillo and Torre Colimena along the eastern Italian coast.
The structure required specific architectural adaptations due to its position on elevated ground surrounded by marshland terrain.
Location: Porto Cesareo
Architectural style: Renaissance
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 40.28694,17.81944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:03
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