Located in the southern part of the town of Porto Cesareo, Torre Cesarea is the largest watchtower in size.
The construction started in 1568 and was the headquarters of Sopraguardia controlling the district of Cesarea, enough to merit the name "Torre Capitana". It was demolished and completely rebuilt in 1622.
The tower has a quadrangular shape, with sides of 22 meters long and a 16 meters high. The foundation, characterized by thick walls, and suitable to act as a defense fortress for the harbor, is composed of two communicating floors thanks to a staircase.
Currently the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza of Porto Cesareo, it is made of tufaceous blocks, presents various storm drains and a crowning supported by brackets.
It corresponded with Torre Squillace located in the south, in the area of Nardò, and Torre Chianca in the north.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Apulia Country Festival with Urban Cowboys
Three days of music, dancing and country workshops in Nardò
Pinocchio: A Child Like All Others
Theatrical performance explores growth and autonomy through Pinocchio, blending reality and fiction with inclusivity.
Dancehall Star
A night of dancehall and Caribbean music with special guests.
Vecchia Torre Wine Festival - NOVELLO Edition - Autumn Bloom
The Vecchia Torre Wine Festival celebrates new wine among autumn colors
More places nearby
Sea and cavesPorto Cesareo and Isola dei ConigliSoft and fine sand, Caribbean sea and a small island to discover: the
beaches of Porto Cesareo overlook the crystal clear Ionian Sea. Porto Cesareo very close
Sea and cavesProtected Marine Area of Porto CesareoWith its crystalline, turquoise waters stretching from Punta Prosciutto to
Torre Inserraglio, Porto Cesareo boasts Italy's third largest protected
marine area. Porto Cesareo very close
Sea and cavesPorto CesareoPorto Cesareo is a natural inlet, protected on the south side by the La Strega peninsula. Porto Cesareo very close- Museums and theatresMuseum of Marine BiologyWith more than 900 exhibits, the Parenzan Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo allows visitors to dive into the fascinating underwater world, discovering marine flora and fauna. Porto Cesareo very close
- ArchaeologyScalo di FurnoNot far from Porto Cesareo, the archeological site has unraveled treasures and artifacts of a human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Porto Cesareo 1.7 km away
ArchaeologyGreek-Roman columns of Torre ChiancaIn Torre Chianca, just a short distance from the coast, these columns is
visible from the surface on days when the sea is calm. Porto Cesareo 2.3 km away