Tower of Ciapela, an ancient defensive bulwark built by the Genoese around 1550 against the attacks of pirates, Sanremo, Imperia, Liguria, Italy

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The tower of Ciapela, located at the foot of the Pigna, the old historic center of Sanremo, was one of the most important fortifications to defend the coastal city from attacks by Saracen pirates.

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Size: 2848px × 4272px
Location: Sanremo, Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Photo credit: © Simona Abbondio / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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