Vignazza Tower

Giardini Naxos, Italy

Vignazza Tower is a coastal watchtower in Giardini Naxos with a quadrangular structure, three stories high. It was constructed in 1544 to patrol Cape Schisò and the coast south of Port Schisò against the raids of the Barbary corsairs who were led by the Turkish corsair Barbarossa Kheir-ed-Din to attack and plunder the small fishing villages on the coast. When an enemy ship was sighted, the guardian of the watchtower sent out smoke signals to alert the villagers and other watchtowers of the imminent threat. There were many watchtowers such as Vignazza constructed along the Sicilian coast.

Vignazza Tower is located in the Recanati area of Giardini Naxos and is annexed to the archeological park. Its interior is occasionally used for exhibitions and performances.

References:

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Castles and fortifications in Italy

Address

Via Stracina 14, Giardini Naxos, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1544
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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3.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

rosario catania (10 months ago)
La Torre Vignazza è una struttura quadrangolare, alta tre piani, costruita nel 1544 per controllare Capo Schisó e la costa a sud di Porto Schisò contro le incursioni dei corsari barbareschi guidati da Barbarossa. Quando una nave nemica veniva avvistata, il guardiano della torre di guardia inviava segnali di fumo per avvisare dell'imminente minaccia gli abitanti del villaggio e le altre torri di guardia costruite lungo la costa siciliana. La Torre Vignazza si trova nella zona Recanati di Giardini Naxos ed è annessa al parco archeologico. Al suo interno si svolgono occasionalmente mostre ed esibizioni. Attualmente chiusa vista dall'esterno.

Rick op 't Ende (2 years ago)

Walter Aber (5 years ago)
Nothing in particular to see

Ferdinando Borbone (6 years ago)

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