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Torre Talao, Scalea

#1 among attractions in Scalea

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Torre Talao is a coastal tower dating from the 16th century; it is located in the municipality of Scalea and is an example of Aragonese military architecture in southern Italy. The tower was built in 1563 by Pedro Afán de Ribera d'Alcalà, viceroy of the kingdom of Naples.

The Talao Tower today is the symbol of Scalea.

Coordinates: 39°48'46"N, 15°47'17"E
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Corso MediterraneoScalea 87029 Italy

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Torre Talao – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Isola di Dino, Castello di San Michele, San Nicola Arcella, Santa Domenica Talao.

  • isola di dino4.3 miN
    Island with limestone cliffs and caves

    Isola di Dino, Dino

    109 min walk • Dino is the larger of the two small islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Calabria. The island is situated off Cape Arena, near to Praia a Mare.

  • castello di san michele4.9 miSE
    Forts and castles, Historical place

    Castello di San Michele

    126 min walk • St. Michael's Castle also known as Abatemarco Castle is a Norman castle located in the municipality of Santa Maria del Cedro, in the province of Cosenza. The main name comes from its proximity to the church dedicated to the saint of the same name.

  • san nicola arcella2.5 miN
    Town

    San Nicola Arcella

    65 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks of San Nicola Arcella is the Arcomagno, a stunning natural arch that juts out into the turquoise waters of the sea. Visitors can take a boat tour to explore the Arcomagno and its surrounding caves, or simply relax on the sandy beaches...

  • santa domenica talao pollino national park location map
    3.3 miE
    Locality

    Santa Domenica Talao, Pollino National Park

    85 min walk • Santa Domenica Talao is a village and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

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