Amalfi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Atrani The Tower of Atrani is located on the coast of Amalfi and is a building that can be admired continuously for a long time on the entire coast. It was built for defensive reasons, for alarm and protection against pirate attacks from the 9th to the 17th century. The tower, along with all the others, is a great example of history and ancient testimony.
Positano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Trasita The Trasita Tower is one of the three towers built during the mid-16th century, on commission by Pietro da Toledo. It was a defensive system consisting of three watchtowers in the coastal area. The structure is still visible today, even if it does not maintain a perfect state of preservation.
Ascea - Walls, towers and gates Torre Telegrafo The Telegraph Tower dates back to the 16th century. It rises at the top of a hill, along the coast of Ascea. It was built in 1500 with the style of the Middle Ages. It served to protect and monitor the coast of the Ascea Sea from the raids of the Saracen pirates. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time.
Praiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Grado The Grado Tower was built in 1564, and has a square structure. The structure was used for reasons of defense, its function was to spot the dangers that could come from the sea. Currently, the building has been restored.
Cetara - Walls, towers and gates Torre Vicereale This typical tower was built in Angevin times and then amended and strengthened even further during the Aragonese hegemony. Its function was to protect the city against attacks from the sea.
Avellino - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Orologio The tower housing the downtown with its 40 meters high, it was built in Baroque style in the '600.
Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates Fortino Orrico The Fortino di Orrico is located in Anacapri near the sea. It is composed of a semi-circular structure with its walls. From the building we can also see the two cannons that are part of the fort.
Naples - Walls, towers and gates Porta Capuana The Capuana Gate is one of the oldest gates of the city of Naples, sheltering the Capuano castle. The Gate was built in 1484, and was one of the important communication crossroads. The Gate is a part of the fortification work wanted by the Aragonese monarch, of which only the door has remained still preserved today.
Naples - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Gennaro The Porta San Gennaro is the oldest gate in the city of Naples, already mentioned in documents dated to the year 928, when the fear of the Saracens was widespread. The Gate took the name of San Gennaro, as from there started the only road that led to the catacombs of the saint.
Ascea - Walls, towers and gates Porta Rosa It is an ancient viaduct that connected the two tops of the acropolis of Elea, an ancient city of Magna Grecia and now an important archaeological excavation in the province of Salerno. It is a construction dating back to the 4th century BC.
Striano - Walls, towers and gates Porta Civica di San Nicola Owned by the Municipality of Striano and bound by law 1/6/1939 n.1089, the Arch of San Nicola is located in Via Palma and is the only surviving door of the city walls that enclosed the ancient village. The latter dates back to the Middle Ages and is presented with isolated masonry mixed with Sarno stone and Vesuvian stone base, about 8.50 meters high, including battlements, with round arch passage approx. 4.20 meters wide. It was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century under the Orsini, Counts of Nola, when the village was surrounded by walls and equipped with two access doors.
Castellabate - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Pagliarola Norman-Aragonese tower of the 'Pagliarola' (better known on site as' Perrotti '), which combined with 'Palazzo Perrotti' dominates the Marina Piccola di Santa Maria. The origin was traced back to the Middle Ages, but it was further enhanced in the years 1570-71.
Palinuro - Walls, towers and gates Torre Saracena di Caprioli The Caprioli Tower (or Torre dei Caprioli) is one of the coastal towers of the Kingdom of Naples, built in the '500 as a protection against Saracen raids. It is located in Caprioli, of which it marks the limit with Palinuro.
Agerola - Walls, towers and gates convento di cospita the convent lies on a modest characteristic plateau overlooking the Gulf, of Amalfi in the peace and tranquility of a place certainly sacred and of remarkable historical significance, hosting the ruins of a medieval construction of the 1000s
Sorrento - Walls, towers and gates Il bastione di Parsano Vicereal walls open to publicInfo www.antichemurasorrento.it
Pietradefusi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Aragonese e giardini annessi The nobleman Giacomo Tocco in 1431 began on a rocky spike, that is, on a large stone, to the construction of a small fortress, consisting of a castle house with in the center, at its highest point, a large crenellated tower. Later in the 16th century it belonged to the Dukes Acquaviva of Aragon.
Naples - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Orologio The tower housing the downtown with its 40 meters high, it was built in Baroque style in the '600.
Alife - Walls, towers and gates Mura e Torri The beautiful city of Alife still preserves parts of the ancient Roman city. The best preserved are its walls about 7 meters high that were built in the first century. Next to the walls there are some square-plan turrets that can be visited.
Aversa - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Giovanni Porta San Giovanni was built during the Angevin period (13th-15th century), along with two other doors, which no longer exist. Nowadays it is the only remaining example of the ancient doors that surrounded the city of Aversa. The property is built of bricks, and is located between two buildings dating back to the same historical period.
Castel Volturno - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Patria The Tower of Patria is located in the historic center of the Municipality. Two periods of its construction date from the studies. The first construction dates back to 1421 by the Aversani, in order to protect themselves from the Saracen attacks and the other in 1467 by the Aragonese who sold the structure to the king of Naples. The building has a pyramidal trunk shape with a square base. Today it is in excellent state of preservation.
Capua - Walls, towers and gates Torri di Federico II The Towers of Frederick II are part of the architectural work built at the behest of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia who wanted to emulate the greatness of Rome. The work was completed by Niccolò di Cicala in 1240 and included the Gate of Capua. The complex was destroyed due to the bombings of 1943. Today, only the basics of the two polygonal towers and the headboards remain.
Maddaloni - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Artus The Artus Tower was built between 1390 and 1402 by Artus d'Anjou. The building has a cylindrical structure based on a regular polygon. The 33 meter-high tower was used for defence reasons. Since 1975, the Artus coat of arms has been added to the south of the tower.
Montemiletto - Walls, towers and gates Porta della Terra The Earth Gate is the gateway to the village and the back of the Norman Castle. The building was built in 1637. Although the structure is considered a symbol of the city, today it is unfortunately at risk of collapse due to rainwater infiltration.
Naples - Walls, towers and gates Porta Nolana The Porta Nolana in Naples is one of the oldest gates located in Piazza Nolana and is annexed between two towers of piperno, the Tower of Faith and Tower of Hope. The door was built in the fifteenth century by Giuliano da Maiano to replace that of Forcella near the Basilica dell'Annunziata. The structure of the Door is in Renaissance style.
Naples - Walls, towers and gates Arco di Trionfo di Alfonso d'Aragona The triumphal arch of Alfonso of Aragon, is located at the entrance of the Castel Nuovo of Naples, and was built at the behest of Alfonso of Aragon as a symbol for conquering the Kingdom of Naples in 1443. The construction of the triumphal arch took place in two phases, from 1452 to 1458 and from 1465 to 1471. It is a symbol of Naples's contribution to the Italian Renaissance in the field of sculpture.
Lauro - Walls, towers and gates Porta di Fellino The door of Fellino is located in the Municipality of Lauro. The door was built in the 17th century. In 1789 the building was restored and the clock was added. The building was made with white stone with quadrangular pillars and the clock is positioned in the center.
Minori - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mezzacapo The Mezzacapo Tower has a construction that belongs to the vicereal era. Its structure is a very special example of the anti-corrosion towers.
Mercogliano - Walls, towers and gates Porta dell'Acqua It is assumed to have been built in 1199, as information about the Water Gate was reported in a written document of the time. It is called this because in its immediate vicinity there are water springs and some city fountains. The water source also operated a mill. The Water Gate is still in excellent condition.
Pietradefusi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Aragonese The Aragonese Tower is located in the highest part of the town of the municipality of Pietradefusi. The structure was built in 1431 at the desire of the local feudal lord Giacomo Tocco. The building was built as a defensive tower according to a quadrangular structure of a height of 11 meters. The building, recently restored, is currently composed of only a few elements of the original structure.
Positano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Clavel The Tower of Fornillo, called 'Clavel', dates back to the 13th century and is named after Gilbert Clavel, who bought it at the beginning of the 20th century. The structure has a pentagonal plan and has very special architectural elements. Thanks to its high position, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole area.
Praiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre a Mare The Torre a Mare, also known as the Assiola Tower, was built in 1270 and has a cylindrical structure with an escarpment base. The Tower was used during the wars as a lookout to warn the inhabitants of dangers. After many restorations today it is in good condition.
Salerno - Walls, towers and gates Acquedotto Medioevale The Medieval Aqueduct of the city of Salerno was built in the 9th century to bring water to the Monastery of San Benedetto. It is distributed on two branches that join in what is now called Via Arce, which takes its name from its arches. The aqueduct is also called the 'Door of Devils', as it is said to have been built in one night with the help of the devil. Today it is still in good condition and can be admired by tourists.
Salerno - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Bastiglia The Watchtower, also known as Torre della Bastille, was built in medieval times on a rocky promontory by the Normans. The structure is cylindrical with a single internal environment located 5 meters above the ground, while access was possible only after placing stairs. After a period of neglect, thanks to the restoration work, the tower was reopened to the public in 2001.
Ravello - Walls, towers and gates Torre Maggiore The Torre Maggiore is located inside the Villa and was built in the 13th century. It was designed in the nineteenth-century style and is currently subject to restoration.
Agropoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre San Francesco The Tower of San Francesco had the function of sighting. It was built near the Franciscan Convent built here in 1230, as this was a strategic position that allowed to communicate in the north with the Castle and with Torre San Marco and to the south with the Tower of Trentova and with that of the tip Tresino.
Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates Torre Damecuta The Damecuta Tower is located 150 m above sea level and was initially built to protect the city from attacks by Saracen pirates. The construction has always been surrounded by an enormous amount of vegetation and shrubs typical of coastal areas. In addition, the latter is also part of the homonymous Villa. It is a typical beauty and characteristic not to be missed for those who are passionate about antiquities and pirate stories, being also in excellent condition.
Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Guardia The Watchtower located in the province of Anacapri is among the most famous historical monuments on the island. It is located on the hill facing the sea and offers a beautiful view of the coast. It is surrounded by walls that show us what its function was at the time, that is, the defensive one from the attacks of enemies.
Amalfi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Vettica The tower of Vettica, in the city of Amalfi, dates back to 1568. The purpose of the construction was to offer greater protection against the privateers. The tower stands on the promontory of the Capo di Vettica.
Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates Fortino di Punta Pino Il Fortino di Pino is located in Anacapri and is located near the sea. The exterior is built in a circular shape while, the interior is built in rectangular shape. Near the Fortino di Pino we find the Lighthouse of Punta Carena.
Anacapri - Walls, towers and gates Fortino di Mesola Fortino di Mesola is located in Anacapri. It is located around the two cannons and consists of thick walls. It was built for the defense of the coast. From the excavations carried out, small tools were found and it is thought that primitive men have lived there.
Ascea - Walls, towers and gates Torre Castello Bruca The castle tower of Bruca stands in the municipality of Ascea, in the province of Salerno. Today he was named Archaeological Park of Velia. It was a Greco-Roman settlement with a territory of about 90 hectares. The city dates back to 4th century BC and had a great development in the Hellenistic age. In the Middle Ages, a castle was built that was composed of a large tower, so-called Torre Castello di Bruca. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Hellenistic-Roman era.
Benevento - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Catena Diroccato The Tower, which stands on the homonymous street, dates back to the pre-Roman period. When it was created, it had a defensive function, which included almost the entire area. Over the years it underwent modifications, which were made with Roman elements found in the buildings at the tower. Today, however, you can see only the ruins, those few walls left.
Benevento - Walls, towers and gates Port'Arsa Port'Arsa is the gateway to the late medieval district of Triggio, bordered by walls of the Lombard age. It was one of the eight gates of the walls of Benevento. Today she is the only survivor, because the other were demolished between 1865 and 1868. The walls bear the name of Prince Arechi who had a part of the city rebuilt and settled.
Capaccio - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Paestum The tower was built in the 16th century, and is one of the three towers in the Paestum area. It is a symbol of the end of the night attacks of looting groups, in the place. The citizens, now accustomed to such attacks, left access free and united their homes, building farmhouses. In the second half of the XVI, the Spanish took possession of the whole of the South of Italy. They then reinforced the whole place, building a system of towers. The tower is now visible only externally.
Bacoli - Walls, towers and gates Torre Bassa The Lower Tower or the so-called anti-Saracen Tower dates back to medieval times. It stands at Misero, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Bacoli, in the province of Naples. Near the Tower there are still ruins of barracks and fortifications, present since World War II. It had the function of protecting and supervising against the phenomenon of banditism. The building has architectural and decorative elements typical of the Middle Ages.
Castelcivita - Walls, towers and gates Torre Angioina The Angevin Tower was built around the 13th century by Pandolfo di Fasanella. Primarily, the structure served as a defence. The Tower is located in the highest part of the Municipality, from which it was possible to oversee the whole city.
Casalbore - Walls, towers and gates Torre Normanna The Norman Tower of Casalbore is located on a hill 600 meters high. It was built in the Norman era but was first mentioned in 1118. It was owned by many noble families until 1485, when it was purchased by the Caracciolo, the last masters. By the middle of the 12th century, most of the building was destroyed.
Cetara - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Cetara The Tower of Cetara was built in 1867. The building has a double height cylindrical structure. The tower was recently restored. Currently, it cannot be visited because it is a private property.