Torre di Carlo V, Martinsicuro

Name: Torre di Carlo V
Address: Via Colle di Marzio, 1, Martinsicuro, 64014, Italy
Telephone: +39 0861 7681

#1 among attractions in Martinsicuro

Observation decks and towers, Museum

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The tower of Martinsicuro or tower of Charles V, is located on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Teramo, near the mouth of the Tronto River, in the municipality of Martinsicuro, from the Adriatic highway you can see it.

It differs significantly from other coastal towers in Abruzzo while showing similarities with those in Lazio, Marche and Campania.

The tower and the adjacent customs house, recently restored, house Legambiente's Blue School Environmental Education Center and in 2009 became home to the Antiquarium Archaeological Museum of Castrum Truentinum.

Coordinates: 42°53'24"N, 13°53'56"E

Address

Via Colle di Marzio, 1Martinsicuro 64014 Italy

Contact

+39 0861 7681

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Torre di Carlo V – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Riviera delle Palme, San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse, Nereto internment camp, Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria della Marina.

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Locality
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