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Aurora Tower, Monterosso al Mare

Aurora Tower, Monterosso al Mare

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Aurora Tower, Monterosso al Mare

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Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

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Location: Monterosso Al Mare, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy

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Christoph

May 3, 2025

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Cinque Terre is the name given to five neighboring communities on the Italian Riviera. These coastal villages are known for their colorful houses, cliffs, vineyards, and charming restaurants and cafés! The towns are easily accessible by train or boat.

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Giada Affaticati

July 27, 2023

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The tower was part of a larger defensive system that included several buildings, of which only three remain today: the Aurora tower, the bell tower of the church of San Giovanni Battista and the tower near the Giant. Probably built in the 16th century by the Genoese on a previous tower to defend Monterosso from pirate raids, today it is part lounge bar and restaurant in a private house.

lecinqueterre.org/arte/monterossotorreaurora.php

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Frank 🚴🏻‍♂️🥾🌎

August 25, 2024

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Torre Aurora, or Dawn Tower, dates back to the 16th century. The medieval tower is the only remaining tower of 13 built to protect Monterosso from invaders and pirates. Locals …

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