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    Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: torre pendente di Pisa [ˈtorre penˈdɛnte di ˈpiːza, - ˈpiːsa]), or simply the Tower of Pisa (torre di Pisa), is the campanile...
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    The Battle of Meloria was fought near the islet of Meloria in the Ligurian Sea on 5 and 6 August 1284 between the fleets of the Republics of Genoa and...
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    surrounding the Derby della Lanterna between two football clubs, Genoa C.F.C. and U.C. Sampdoria. Adjacent to the tower is the Museo della Lanterna, which may...
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    1510; Torre dello Zenobito (1545); and Torre delle Barbici (1699), also known as Torre della Teja or Torre della Regina. It is the only tower with a square...
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    parallel to the Diga Rettilinea, from the Torre del Marzocco (Marzocco Tower) toward the Diga della Meloria. In this manner a second harbour opening,...
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    Morosini, the Podestà of Pisa. The two fleets met in August in the Battle of Meloria. The Genoese fought valiantly and destroyed seven Pisan galleys and captured...
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    objectivity and impartiality". However, following the disastrous Battle of Meloria in 1284 and the subsequent Peace of Fucecchio agreed in 1293, Sassari officially...
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    Meloria north end Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Nord delle Secche della Meloria) is an active lighthouse located in the Ligurian Sea, 7.5 nautical miles (13...
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    Meloria south end Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Sud delle Secche della Meloria) is an active lighthouse located in the Ligurian Sea, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km;...
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    Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of...
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    Genoa fought victoriously against the Republic of Pisa in the Battle of Meloria for the dominance over the Tyrrhenian Sea, and it was an eternal rival...
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    Captain of the People in Genoa and led its naval forces in the victory of La Meloria against Pisa in 1284 while Lamba won a major battle against Venetian Andrea...
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    Cristina Santa Maria della Spina Santo Sepolcro Palazzo del Collegio Puteano Palazzo della Carovana Palazzo delle Vedove Torre dei Gualandi Villa di...
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    old settlers. On the cliff overlooking the bay is a historic site, the Torre Nuova, "new tower", built as a watchtower by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany...
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    355833; 10.928889 (Le Scole) Meloria - 43°32′53″N 10°13′09″E / 43.548017°N 10.219095°E / 43.548017; 10.219095 (Meloria) Montecristo - 42°20′00″N 10°19′00″E...
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  • [24] Secche della Meloria Tuscany 93.72 0.21 2009 43°32′55″N 10°12′27″E / 43.5485°N 10.2074°E / 43.5485; 10.2074 (Secche della Meloria) EUAP1227 [25]...
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    including Argentarola, Isola Rossa and Isolotto, in addition to the Secche della Meloria and the Secche di Vada. The Phlegraean Islands (Ischia and Procida)...
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  • Build Year Torre Egnazia Fasano Torre Canne Fasano Torre San Leonardo village Pilone, Ostuni Torre Villanova Ostuni Torre Pozzelle Ostuni Torre Santa Sabina...
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    Vittoria Light (Italian: Faro della Vittoria) also known as the Victory Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in Trieste, Italy, serving the Gulf of Trieste...
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  • 1277 Battle of Desio A Visconti army under Ottone Visconti defeats the Della Torre family troops. Battle of Ngasaunggyan The Mongols repel the invasion...
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  • Thumbnail for Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse
    Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza) is an active lighthouse in the frazione of Torre Sant'Andrea...
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    Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Torre Canne) is an active lighthouse in the homonymous village in the municipality of Fasano. The...
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    Isola della Bocca Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isola della Bocca) is an active lighthouse located on a small islet, at the southern entrance of the outer...
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    Teresa Lighthouse Punta Vagno Lighthouse San Venerio Lighthouse Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse Marche Ancona Lighthouse Civitanova Marche Lighthouse...
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    Isolotto della Maddalena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isolotto della Maddalena) is an active lighthouse located on a small islet, 84 metres (276 ft) long...
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    In 1284, the Pisans were defeated by the Genoese fleet at the Battle of Meloria, and the city was able to free itself: it became the Republic of Sassari...
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    Teresa Lighthouse Punta Vagno Lighthouse San Venerio Lighthouse Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse Marche Ancona Lighthouse Civitanova Marche Lighthouse...
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  • of Italy. 1077 - Matilda of Tuscany tower built. 1284 - Naval Battle of Meloria (1284) fought near Livorno with the win of Genoa. 1303 - Livorno Lighthouse...
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    of Genoa. It is located on strategically important spot in Via Madonna della Penna at the port of Vasto. Built in 1906, it has repeatedly been the subject...
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  • Thumbnail for Torre Grande Lighthouse
    Torre Grande Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre Grande) is an active lighthouse located atop a coastal tower on the sea front of Marina di Torre Grande...
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