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Near the end of the XVI century, it was replaced by the nearby Torre del Poetto as the latter was more strategic for controlling the caves and coves below.<\/p>\n<p>During the Second World War, the Sant\u2019Elia Tower was mostly demolished to build the small lookout fort a few metres away. 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