Torre Uluzzo

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Torre Uluzzo, or Crustano, is a coastal tower of Salento located in the municipality of Nardò and falling within the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park. Smaller in size than the other surrounding towers, it was erected in the second half of the 16th century with defensive functions, at the behest of Alfonzo de Salazar, by the Neretino master Leonardo Spalletta.

Built on top of a rocky outcrop and already completed in 1575, the tower has a truncated pyramidal shape but has partially collapsed. The roof is no longer present and only a few walls, built with irregular ashlars, remain standing; in particular the north side and the side facing the sea are the best preserved. The remains of a few plumbstones and corbels supporting the crowning remain visible. We learn from some documents that the tower was frequented until 1695, and by the 18th century it was already severely compromised.

It communicated to the north with Torre dell'Inserraglio and to the south with Torre dell'Alto.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°9'31"N, 17°57'24"E

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Nearby attractions include: Grotta del Cavallo, Nardò Cathedral, Torre dell'Alto, Torre Santa Caterina.

~1610 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
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Civic center, Church
Nardò Cathedral, Nardò
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Torre dell'Alto
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2.1 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Torre Santa Caterina
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5.8 miNW
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Tower
Torre Squillace
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Town
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Park
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano
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Tower
Torre Inserraglio
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