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Fortress / Tower, 1699
Barbici's Tower
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
Capraia Isola (LI), Tuscany
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Early modern period, 1699
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°04′17″ N, 9°49′31″ E
About
No English description yet
Opening hours and directions are on this page. The full story is on Italian Wikipedia.
Read it in ItalianTimeline
- 1699Built
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Getting there
Port2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barbici's Tower?
Barbici's Tower is in Capraia Isola, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.07136, 9.82527.
How old is Barbici's Tower?
Wikidata dates it to 1699.
What else is there to see near Barbici's Tower?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre del Porto (2.7 km away), Convento di Sant'Antonio (2.7 km away), Punta Ferraione Lighthouse (2.7 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
- Capraia, torre della Regina — sailko, CC BY 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences