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Fortress / Tower, 11th century
Torre degli Obertenghi
Tower in Arcola, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Middle Ages, 11th century
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°06′51″ N, 9°54′19″ E
- Address
- Via Renzo Picedi, Arcola (SP)
Timeline
- 11th centuryBuilt
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
ArcolaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Torre degli ObertenghiVia Renzo Picedi, Arcola (SP)
Port4.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Torre degli Obertenghi?
Torre degli Obertenghi is in Arcola, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), Italy. Address: Via Renzo Picedi, Arcola (SP). GPS coordinates: 44.11423, 9.90523.
How old is Torre degli Obertenghi?
Wikidata dates it to the 11th century.
What else is there to see near Torre degli Obertenghi?
Nearby you’ll find: Arcola Castle (0 m away), Castle of Trebiano (1.8 km away), Forte di Canarbino (2 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 2 photos
- Torre degli Obertenghi 1 — Tuscanycalling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcola-torre1 — Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences