Aragonese Tower - Torre Melissa

The construction of the Aragonese Tower (Torre Melissa) can be dated to the sixteenth century, during the dominion of the Aragon on the South, when other watchtowers were also built to defend the communities of the kingdom from the Venetians and pirates.

The Tower, also known as "Torre Merlata" or Torrazzo, is clearly distinguished from the other Spanish watchtowers built between the 16th and 17th centuries.

The tower, with a circular structure, is spread over three overall levels: an internal courtyard with small rooms used as warehouses; the master rooms; the crowning glory.

Over the years, Torre Merlata has been owned by the princes of Strongoli, the Campitelli family and the Berlingeri family.

Today the fortress, owned by the municipality, houses the headquarters of the GAL (Local Action Group) High Marquisate of Crotone, where tools, instruments, typical products of the local cuisine and in general, of the Calabrian tradition are exhibited.

Map: Aragonese Tower - Torre Melissa

vCard Info:

Address: Strada Statale 106 Jonica, 6, 88814, Crotone
Melissa (KR) Calabria
Latitude: 39.299460641832425
Longitude: 17.10746705532074
Site: https://www.melissaturismo.it/...

vCard created by: Bonometti Paola
Currently owned by: Bonometti Paola

Type: Manufactured
Function: Archaeological site
Creation date: 04-02-2020 03:58
Last update: 29/08/2022