Why, you might ask, did the Genoese show a preference for constructing this specific tower? It's no secret that Torretta del Bagno, one of four coastal towers on Capraia Island, was assigned the duty of being the Genoese Guardian. The ancients built this tower in 1790, with the purpose of guarding Forte San Giorgio against a potential siege. Now, in ruinous condition, it lies nestled beside the cliff, its connection to the wild shoreline maintained via a rampart arch.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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