Torre Colimena

Torre Colimena

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Torre Colimena

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Location: Manduria, Taranto, Apulia, Italy

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June 8, 2023

Running

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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March 31, 2026

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One of the numerous 16th-century coastal watchtowers standing here along the coast every 4 km (within sight of each other).

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Le Riserve del Litorale Tarantino Orientale – Salina dei Monaci e Palude del Conte – loop run

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Embark on a diverse jogging experience through the Le Riserve del Litorale Tarantino Orientale, a moderate 6.4-mile (10.3 km) loop with a minimal 43 feet (13 metres) of elevation gain,…

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