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Torre Cela

Watchtower of the XIII-XIV centuries, belonged in the XVII century to the Verità Family. It is quadrangular and has three floors: the first two turn to barrel, the third ruined. Adjacent to the tower, other buildings overlook an inner courtyard defended by walls. These are service structures and the chapel of S. Gregorio.

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