Barbici’s Tower
Barbici’s Tower is a tower in Capraia Isola, Livorno, Tuscany. Barbici’s Tower is situated near the cave Grottone, as well as near the peak Monte Fizza.
- Tower
- …is also known as “Queen’s Tower”
- …dates from 1699
- Description: One of the four coastal towers of the Island of Capraia, was built by the Genoese in 1699 to control the enemy incursions of the Corsairs.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Monte Scopa and Punta Ferraione Lighthouse.
Punta Ferraione Lighthouse
Punta Ferraione Lighthouse is an active lighthouse… Punta Ferraione Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southeast of Barbici’s Tower.
Santa Maria Assunta
Santa Maria Assunta is a church, which is situated 2½ km south of Barbici’s Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capraia.
Barbici’s Tower
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Latitude
43.07141° or 43° 4′ 17″ north
Longitude
9.82528° or 9° 49′ 31″ east
Open location code
8FMF3RCG+H4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Barbici’s Tower” goes by many names.
Torre della ReginaItalian
Torre delle BarbiciItalian
Torre di Punta TejaItalian
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grottone and Monte Fizza.
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