Fortress / Tower, Cavallino-Treporti (VE)
45°26′55″ N, 12°26′06″ E
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Fortress / Tower
Telemetry Tower Hermada
The task of the tower was the calculation of the distance between the cannon and the target (often an enemy ship or a fortified post). Since radar did not exist at the time, everything was based on optics and trigonometry
Cavallino-Treporti (VE), Veneto
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Coordinates
- 45°26′55″ N, 12°26′06″ E
Getting there
Venezia Santa LuciaTrain, nearest
8.9 km as the crow flies
Telemetry Tower Hermada
Punta Sabbioni800 m
Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia9.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Cavallino-Treporti13,318 inhabitants, 2 m above sea level. 11 historic places in the town.PhotoNo machine-readable author provided. Hullie assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.511 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Telemetry Tower Hermada?
Telemetry Tower Hermada is in Cavallino-Treporti, in the province of Venezia (Veneto), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.44868, 12.43487.
What else is there to see near Telemetry Tower Hermada?
Nearby you’ll find: Fort Treporti (800 m away), Batteria Amalfi (800 m away), Torre Massimiliana (3.3 km away).
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