Located on the Promenade Emperor Augustus in front of the pier of St. Anthony, from its viewpoint offers a view of the coast of the city of Bari.
It was built in 1440 for defensive purposes. The base is a tower from 1359 built by the Prince of Taranto, Giovanni Antonio del Balzo, later destroyed by the people of Bari who didn't like him, and then rebuilt again between 1501 and 1524 on the will of Isabella of Aragon.
Under the porch there is a chapel dedicated to St. Anthony Abbot, which is opened every 17 January, the day of commemoration of the saint, protector of animals. The chapel houses a statue of the saint and a picture that depicts his face, author unknown.
After a period of neglect, the Fortino, as it is called by the people of Bari, was finally restored and today is used as a venue for cultural events.
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