AUGUST 2024 – The Torre Saracena, built in 1673 in Bellaria Igea Marina, Italy, to monitor the Mediterranean Sea and defend the country against invasions. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Last year we visited the beautiful town Bellaria Igea Marina in Emilia Romagna, Italy.
Next to our hotel was the Torre Saracena. This tower was part of a series of six towers along the Adriatic Coast – from Tavollo to Bellaria – to defend the country against pirates and invasions, which were common dangers in the 16th and 17th century. Back then, the tower was sitting high above the dunes and the beach. Today, it sits in a sea of medium sized buildings.
The Tower of Bellaria Igea Marina is the only one remaining with its original features in place – three floors covered by vaults and an internal spiral staircase. Over time, it has seen various uses and hosts a museum today presenting the history of Bellaria Igea Marina as well as a shell museum (on the upper floor).
Design ideas
The high resolution image
| Capture Date & Time | 27-AUG-2024, 13:37 |
| Location | Bellaria Igea Marina, Rimini, Italy |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2) |
| ISO | 40 |
| Exposure | n/a |
| Digital Image Source Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 2252 x 4000 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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