Photo: Fiorenzo Fiorenza, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 37°17′20″ N, 15°08′43″ E
Getting there
AugustaTrain, nearest
8.2 km as the crow flies
Batteria AS 896
Port7.3 km
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa21.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Batteria AS 896?
Batteria AS 896 is in Augusta, in the province of Siracusa (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 37.28899, 15.14540.
What else is there to see near Batteria AS 896?
Nearby you’ll find: Brucoli Lighthouse (3.6 km away), Brucoli Castle (3.7 km away), Catacombe del Mulinello (6.3 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
- Augusta, Cozzo Telegrafo - Batteria AS 896 — Fiorenzo Fiorenza, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences