Scalea - Walls, towers and gates Torre Cimalonga The Cimalonga Tower was erected in the '400 as part of the area's defensive system. It is a round and fortified building, which was used to oversee one of the four access points of the city. Today the tower is home to the archaeological museum, which houses numerous ancient finds that have a remarkable historical value.
Scalea - Walls, towers and gates Torre Talao The Talao Tower was built during 1500 and is the emblem of the city. It is a military structure, built for defensive reasons, since from its position you could control the entire coast. Its construction was commissioned by the governor of the Neapolitan Kingdom, Pedro Afan de Ribera, and is still active and open to visit.
Guardia Piemontese - Walls, towers and gates Porta del Sangue The Blood Gate is of historical importance of the Tyrrhenian Cosentino center. Although it has been restored several times it did not lose its original structure. It has a simple shape surrounded by ancient city walls.
Paola - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Badia The tower was erected as part of the Abbey of Paola. The medieval building is quadrangular and was built of sandstone. His function was defensive, as from his height the whole area could be supervised. After a series of restorations, today the complex houses the Archaeological Museum of the city.
Guardia Piemontese - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Guardia The Watchtower was built in the year 1000. It had a circular structure and was used as a fortification against the raids of the Saracens who at that time had invaded the whole Mediterranean.