トッレカンネからトッレサンレオナルド自然公園までの海岸砂丘のおすすめランニングルート

The Torre Canne Lighthouse is a landmark of the seaside resort of the same name in the municipality of Fasano in Apulia, Italy. Built starting in 1927, it is a 35-meter-high, octagonal tower that illuminates the coast with its light. The lighthouse is surrounded by modern architecture that blends harmoniously with its surroundings, with palm trees, fountains, and bronze sculptures. The lighthouse is more than just a navigation point. It is a symbol of the town and its history, which dates back to the 16th century, when a coastal watchtower (torre) was built for protection against the Turks. The name "Torre Canne" derives from this ancient watchtower and the presence of giant reeds.

The site chosen for the construction of the tower was already known in the past. The place is cited as Mutatio ad Decimum, that is, a post station for changing horses on the Via Traiana in Roman times between the city of Egnazia and the mansio Speluncas (Torre Santa Sabina) before reaching Brindisi. The tower was built by the Aragonese. It was later definitively called the tower of San Leonardo as it fell within the land owned by the abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto. The tower was completed in 1569 and built in a square shape to allow the use of more cannons. Once its original function ceased, the tower was restored without historical-artistic attention to the structure and materials, and its appearance was completely remodeled. The only original part is the lower, truncated pyramid base, on the sea side of the structure, on the rear side. Today its intended use is private. [ref. Wikipedia: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_San_Leonardo ]

Saracen tower reachable through Pilone 2 residential village.

Always beautiful and easily accessible, Torre San Leonardo

Key point for crossing the S.S.379 undisturbed

Impressive lighthouse.

The site chosen for the tower's construction was already known in the past. The location is cited as Mutatio ad Decimum, meaning a post station for changing horses on the Via Traiana in Roman times between the city of Egnatia and the mansio Speluncas (Torre Santa Sabina) before reaching Brindisi. The tower was built by the Aragonese. It was later definitively named the Tower of San Leonardo because it was located on land owned by the Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto. The tower was completed in 1569 and built square to accommodate the use of more cannons. After its original function ceased, the tower was restored without any historical or artistic consideration for its structure or materials, and its appearance was completely remodeled. The only original part is the lower, truncated pyramid base on the seaward side of the structure, at the rear. Today, its intended use is private. [ref. Wikipedia: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_San_Leonardo]

Saracen tower reachable through Pilone 2 residential village.