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Torre Colimena Coastal Watchtower and Ceramics Museum

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Torre Colimena Coastal Watchtower and Ceramics Museum

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Torre Colimena Coastal Watchtower and Ceramics Museum

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    Location: Manduria, Taranto, Apulia, Italy

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    September 25, 2024

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    A beautiful example of a medieval defensive tower on the coast of southern Italy with a museum of selected ceramics

    As part of the activities for the knowledge and enhancement …
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    September 25, 2024

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    COLIMENA TOWER
    The Colimena cove was chosen as the highest lookout point by the engineer Giovanni Maria
    Tommaso Scala, responsible for designing new watchtowers. A small tower already existed, but …
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    May 28, 2023

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    The coastal tower of Torre Colimena is one of the many towers built along the Salento coast to defend itself against Turkish incursions. It was commissioned by Emperor Charles V, King of Spain, in the 16th century. It has a square shape with four corner merlons and a panoramic terrace which overlooks the bay with a splendid view of the sea and the Salina dei Monaci. Entrance to the first floor is free, while the second floor has been hosting the Ceramics Museum since 2021, a collection of ceramic artefacts from different periods and types.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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