Coastal WatchtowersCoastal Watchtowers / Torre Specchia - Vernole (LE)
Specchia Ruggeri tower
It's a square based tower with a truncated pyramid shape, built in 1568 to defend the territory against invading pirates and Saracens. The tower represents the border between the municipalities of Vernole and Melendugno. It is 9 km from San Cataldo and the current state of preservation is bad.