Torre aragonese, Military tower in Torre Melissa, Italy
The Torre Aragonese stands on a promontory extending into the Ionian Sea, featuring an octagonal base with an internal courtyard and three distinct levels.
Construction of the tower began in the 16th century during the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon rule to protect the territory from Ottoman and Venetian incursions.
The tower houses a small museum displaying traditional tools and artifacts that represent the local heritage and cuisine of the Calabrian region.
Located at SS106 in Torre Melissa, the structure functions as the headquarters of the Local Action Group for the Upper Crotone Marquisate.
The tower includes a main central body and a secondary quadrangular structure facing the sea, which was added after the original construction.
Location: Melissa, Calabria
Address: Strada Statale 106
GPS coordinates: 39.29952,17.10757
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:20
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