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Minervino Tower

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Minervino Tower

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    Location: Santa Cesarea Terme, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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    April 1, 2022

    Road cycling

    The Minervino Tower is part of a complex of lookout points built by Charles V in the 16th century to prevent attacks by the Saracens. The system guaranteed the possibility …
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    February 18, 2021

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    The beautiful Torre Minervino is a fortification and defense work from the east coast of Salento located in the municipality of Santa Cesarea. It was in visual connection with the Torre di Porto Badisco to the north and the Torre Specchia di Guardia to the south. Its position is fundamental because it allowed you to scan the sea up to Punta Palacia, the easternmost point of Italy.
    High base and truncated cone body, the tower has a diameter of about 9 meters at the base.
    Every day this tower enjoys a breathtaking view ... Beautiful and a must see 🥰
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    December 10, 2020

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    The tower is part of an extensive defensive system spread along the Apulian and overall Salento coasts, referring to the XV and XVI centuries. Its position is fundamental because it …

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