Built in 1565
Municipal records link construction to the Duke of Alcalà.
Royal list
Also listed in 1569.
Torre Nasparo: what to know before you go
Official municipal records let us replace vague claims: Torre Nasparo was built in 1565, stands at about 129–130 m elevation and is state-owned under municipal management.
About 130 m above sea
High coastal spur.
Coordinates
39.90107, 18.39127.
11 m base
Truncated-cone base about 11 m diameter; upper cylindrical body largely collapsed.
State
Upper part is mostly ruin.
Internal cistern
A roughly 4 × 4 m barrel-vaulted cistern is still recognisable.
Visit
Not an invitation to enter.
Historic ruin
Already uninhabitable in 1777.
Today
Main value is history and panorama.
State property
Owned by the State and managed by Tiggiano municipality.
Civic use
Also designated for some civil ceremonies.
Watchtower links
Torre Palane north, Torre Specchia Grande south.
System
Part of the coastal warning network.
Parking nearby
Municipality states ample nearby parking.
Tip
Continue on foot in permitted areas.
Do not climb
Collapsed masonry and drops require care.
Rule
Enjoy the viewpoint without climbing.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, water, hat and sunscreen.
Panorama
One of the best historic viewpoints on this coast.
Torre Nasparo
Reference coordinates: 39.90107, 18.39127. Where no official mapped boundary exists, the pin is an orientation point.
Coordinates:
39.90107,
18.39127
Torre Nasparo
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Frequently asked questions about Torre Nasparo
Location, access, safety and practical information.
Built when?
1565.
Elevation?
About 129–130 m above sea level.
Base size?
About 11 m diameter.
Intact?
No, upper part mostly collapsed.
Cistern?
Yes.
Linked towers?
Torre Palane and Torre Specchia Grande.
Who owns it?
The State, managed by Tiggiano municipality.
Parking?
Ample parking nearby according to the municipality.
Coordinates?
39.90107, 18.39127.