MONTORSOLI, Giovanni Angelo
(b. ?1507, Montorsoli, d. 1563, Firenze)

Torre Lanterna

1555
Photo
Punta San Raineri, Messina

In 1555 Montorsoli designed his second architectural work (after rebuilding the church of San Lorenzo), the lighthouse in Messina harbour, the Torre Lanterna di Messina on Punta San Raineri.

The photo shows a view taken from the Sanctuary of Montalto, rising on the hill of Caperrina.