Sperlonga - Walls, towers and gates Torre Truglia The Truglia Tower was erected in 1532, on the remains of a previous Roman control tower. Two years later it was destroyed by Barbarossa and rebuilt in 1611, but already in 1623 it was shot down again by the Turks. From 1870 to 1969 it was used by the Guardia di Finanza. Today, it is home to the Marine Environment Education Center of the Regional Nature Park “Riviera d'Ulysses”. The tower can be visited by everyone and the entrance is free.
San Felice Circeo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Fico The Fig Tower was built in 1562 by Pope Pius IV. The building was built for reasons of defense against attacks by Saracen piracy. Part of the tower was destroyed by the cannonization of the English ships, and later, it was rebuilt.
San Felice Circeo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Cervia The Cervia Tower is a coastal tower. The building was built in 1563 by Pope Pius IV. Throughout history it has been used to warn the inhabitants of the attacks that could have come from the sea. In 1809 it was destroyed by the English, but was later rebuilt in 1947 by the will of Count E. P. Galeazzi.
Formia - Walls, towers and gates Castellone The Castellone di Formia dates back to the fourteenth century and was built at the behest of Onorato I Caetani. It turns out to be the only surviving tower of the twelve towers that formed the city walls. The property has a height of twenty-four meters, has an octagonal plan and has several slots and windows.
Sperlonga - Walls, towers and gates Torre Capovento The tower was built in the 16th century as part of a defensive system commissioned by Don Pietro di Toledo. It is a crenellated structure with a circular base, which is accessed through a small staircase. Over the years it also hosted the customs office inside it, since from its height the area could be supervised. Today, despite the age of construction, the tower is in an excellent state of preservation.
San Felice Circeo - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Templari The Templar Tower was built between 1240 and 1259, at the behest of the Templar monks during their stay. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, at the behest of Prince Poniatowsky, the clock in the center of the tower was added.
San Felice Circeo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Vittoria The Tower of Vittoria is one of the six coastal sighting towers in the territory of the Municipality of San Felice Circeo. It has a very important historical value. The year of construction dates back to 1631. The tower is named after a victorious clash against an English ship. The property extends on a plain, on the beach of Terracina.
Formia - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Mola The Tower of Mola was built during the thirteenth century at the behest of Charles II of Anjou to reinforce the ancient Castle of Mola. The Tower presents mosaics from Roman times and perhaps belonging to the Villa of Mamurra. The structure has a cylindrical shape with crowning with bows and rectangular openings.
Bassiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Acquapuzza The Tower of Acquapuzza dates back to the twelfth century. It was part of the defensive fortifications and guarded the entire surrounding area. The building has a cylindrical structure. Until the 14th century it was an integral part of a castle that was later destroyed, the Tower remained as its only testimony.
Minturno - Walls, towers and gates Torre Quadrata The Square Tower was built around the 16th century with the function of controlling and spotting the enemy ships that wanted to go into the hinterland. The story tells that in 1552 the pirate Dragut landed on the beach of Scauri with a fleet of 200 galleys. Later the Tower was used with the customs function.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Caetani via capo la terra, 11 - Formia Torre Caetani is located on the island of Tiberina. The other name by which it is known is that of 'tower of the puzzella', since the construction depicts the face of a woman. It is assumed that it was built around the twelfth century and belonged to the Pierleoni family. It has changed owners several times over the years. In 1876 it was given as a concession to the Israeli University.
Walls, towers and gates Mura Megalitiche o Poligonali via mura megalitiche - Scauri The ancient city of Pyrae, an active seaport that went through a flourishing period between the VII-VI century BC, was defended by a city wall still visible today. These historical testimonies are located within the protected area of the Park of Gianola and Monte di Scauri, where guided tours can be organized.