{"id":54003,"date":"2025-11-08T18:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T23:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/this-tiny-island-in-italys-gulf-of-poets-is-a-hidden-gem-attraction-for-history-buffs\/08\/11\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T18:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T23:39:06","slug":"this-tiny-island-in-italys-gulf-of-poets-is-a-hidden-gem-attraction-for-history-buffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/this-tiny-island-in-italys-gulf-of-poets-is-a-hidden-gem-attraction-for-history-buffs\/08\/11\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This Tiny Island In Italy&#8217;s Gulf Of Poets Is A Hidden Gem Attraction For History Buffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Italy is full of some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore.com\/1286630\/european-cities-history-buffs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:best European cities for history buffs to add to their bucket lists;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">best European cities for history buffs to add to their bucket lists<\/a>. Rome has the ancient Pantheon and the Colosseum where gladiators once fought epic battles, while Florence is filled with gorgeous historical buildings and is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. If you&#8217;re looking to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore.com\/1309023\/underrated-tourist-destinations-italy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:underrated destinations in Italy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">underrated destinations in Italy<\/a> that have historical significance, then you&#8217;ll want to visit this tiny island in Italy&#8217;s Gulf of Poets, which is considered a hidden gem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore.com\/1533829\/tourist-traps-avoid-italy-where-go-instead\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tourist traps to skip in Italy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">tourist traps to skip in Italy<\/a>, on a tiny island in the Gulf of Poets, you&#8217;ll find the enchanting Scola Tower (Torre Scola in Italian) that rises majestically out of the turquoise waters. This tiny pentagonal fortress sits off the northeastern tip of Palmaria in Porto Venere, which is in Liguria, part of the Italian Province of La Spezia. All over the Italian coast\u00a0you&#8217;ll find historically significant defense towers that were built centuries ago to protect their people from approaching enemies. While this defense tower may seem small from a distance, the stone structure rises 42-feet out of the sea and was built by the people of Genoa in 1606 to guard the\u00a0cove Olivo on the Palmaria island\u00a0as well as the towns of Porto Venere and Lerici.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore.com\/1608437\/biggest-tourist-traps-europe-according-rick-steves\/?zsource=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Biggest Tourist Traps In Europe, According To Rick Steves;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Biggest Tourist Traps In Europe, According To Rick Steves<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">A tiny island with large historical significance<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A stone tower in the middle of the sea &#8211; Damira\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">History buffs with a love of military history will be thrilled to visit the Scola Tower, originally called the Tower of\u00a0St. John the Baptist (Torre di San Giovanni Battista in Italian) and learn about its interesting and turbulent past. Built with large square stones and boasting 13-foot thick walls, the fort could accommodate up to eight soldiers\u00a0and had openings that could house up to ten canons. Each of the five corners of the fort also had a turret at the top.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the Napoleonic War in the early months of 1800, the tower was destroyed during the naval battles between the British and the French, when the British attempted to remove the Napoleonic troops from the Gulf of La Spezia. The tower was left abandoned and in ruins for the first part of the 19th Century before piqued the interest of historian, journalist, and poet, Ubaldo Mazzini from the Ministry of Education. He decided to preserve it before it was scheduled to be completely demolished in 1915. Decades later, further restoration took place between 1976 and 1980.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How can you get up close to visit the historic Scola Tower?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A sailboat in the water with a stone tower in the sea\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Iei6hcG1IZqhq9BNXBHbFA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/explore_252\/85167a72f8f32fad27d804f7cc4e0a33\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A sailboat in the water with a stone tower in the sea &#8211; Gabrielle photographs\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What if we told you that instead of looking at the Scola Tower from a distance, you can marvel at the magnificent structure up close with a guided tour? From La Spezia, Get Your Guide offers a multitude of tour variations that can whisk you away on a boat tour through the Gulf of Poets that will make you feel as though you&#8217;ll been transported back in time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The top rated Portovenere and 3 Islands Boat Trip tour lets you discover the beauty of sea caves and cliffs, as well as the Scola Tower up close. The 2.5-hour long boat tour provides stunning views throughout the Gulf of Poets and passes by the three islands of Tinetto, Tino, and Palmaria, before stopping off at\u00a0Portovenere to allow you to enjoy 75 minutes of free time to explore at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ready to discover more hidden gems and expert travel tips? <a href=\"https:\/\/subscribe.explore.com\/newsletter-syndicated\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Subscribe to our free newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Subscribe to our free newsletter<\/a> for access to the world&#8217;s best-kept travel secrets. 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