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Boacciana TowerThe Boacciana Tower traces its origins during the Middle ages. It was probably built on the foundations of traian lighthouse (98-117 A.d.). The name "Tor Boacciana" came from the roman family of the Bobazani which at the beginning of the XII Century was a wealthy Lord and land owner. BOACCIANA TOWER DURNIG THE CENTURIES The tower was used durnig the centuries as a lighthouse, as guardian tower on the river, as a custom duty, as an hostel for passerbys and lately as a stable and private house. In 1420, the pontiff Martino V ordered its total restauration. |
