Torre di Capo Nao
Sixteenth-century Spanish tower on the Capo Colonna headland, housing an antiquarium with underwater archaeology finds.
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About the museum
The watchtower of Capo Nao was built by the Spanish to strengthen the defence of the coast against Turkish raids, as part of the fortification programme launched by the viceroy Pedro de Toledo. Work began in 1550 and was completed around 1568. It has a square plan, large machicolations, an external staircase with three flights and a small retractable drawbridge operated from inside.
In 1810 it was included in the French customs system; after Italian unification it housed the headquarters of a brigade of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police). Today, after restoration, it is the seat of an antiquarium with underwater archaeology finds from the Greek and Roman periods, including amphorae, coins, ceramics, vases and marbles, and from the top it offers a view over the coast and Crotone.
Highlights
- Antiquarium with underwater archaeology finds
- Greek and Roman amphorae, coins and ceramics
- Viceregal tower of 1568 with retractable drawbridge
- View from the top over the coast and Crotone
Permanent exhibition
- Antiquarium di archeologia subacquea – Underwater finds from the Greek and Roman periods (roughly from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD): amphorae, coins, ceramics, vases and marbles.
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The original entrance is raised and is reached by a staircase of three flights and a small bridge; during the restoration a ground-level door was added, intended for emergencies.
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