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At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 38°11′30″ N, 15°21′08″ E
- Address
- Via Mezzasalma
Getting there
TorregrottaTrain, nearest
1.7 km as the crow flies
Arco merlatoVia Mezzasalma
Port9.8 km
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti29.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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More fortresses and towers in Sicily
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Arco merlato?
Arco merlato is in Torregrotta, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. Address: Via Mezzasalma. GPS coordinates: 38.19180, 15.35234.
What else is there to see near Arco merlato?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Roccavaldina (2 km away), Castello di Venetico (2.5 km away), Naulochus (3.8 km away).
Sources and licences
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Torregrotta arco merlato — Alphacentauri2007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences