The tower of San Giovanni, so named because it is close to the church of San Giovanni di Sinis, was built between the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th century on the top of the hill (50 meters above sea level) overlooking the archaeological area by Tharros.

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Ciclosofista

September 25, 2017

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Between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Spain built some coastal towers along the coast of Sinis of Cabras to protect the local population from raids of pirates and Moorish corsairs …

Peter

February 20, 2024

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The tower is located on the Sinis peninsula on the west coast of Sardinia in the province of OristanoSan Giovanni di Sinis is a small town.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Crabas/Cabras, Oristano, Sardinia, Italy

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