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Corsica’s historic sites and monuments
There isn’t a single village without a Genoese tower, army bastion or prehistoric ruins.
There isn’t a single village without a Genoese tower, army bastion or prehistoric ruins.
Corsica is a special land where history is carved into stone. Surviving from the Genoese occupation and responsible for defending the island against attack, the Genoese towers scattered throughout the territory are markers of tradition. Though many are undergoing restoration, you can visit the towers of Porto, Capitello and Parata.
Corsica is a special land where history is carved into stone. Surviving from the Genoese occupation and responsible for defending the island against attack, the Genoese towers scattered throughout the territory are markers of tradition. Though many are undergoing restoration, you can visit the towers of Porto, Capitello and Parata.
Discover the remains of the bloody battle of Ponte Novu, a Genoese bridge connecting the two banks of the Golo to the village. In 1769, it was the scene of clashes between the troops of Pascal Paoli and those of the King of France. Italian military engineers built citadels, forts and bastions that dot the island. Built with stone, overlooking the sea, dungeon and drawbridge deployed, the citadel of Calvi is paved with vestiges of footprints that mark the former quest for freedom.
In your journey through time, you will set off to attack the Genoese forts of Matra, Girolata and Saint-Florent. It’s also impossible not to cross the bastioned enclosure of Porto-Vecchio with its Ligurian architectural heritage, or to meditate in front of the remains at Filitosa. This prehistoric mound, 8,000 years old and strewn with menhirs, makes for a fascinating visit. At the heart of the Alta Rocca near Levie, the archaeological sites of Capula and Cucuruzzu, classified as historical monuments, are other superb witnesses of the passing time. Cucuruzzu is distinguished by its remarkable path lined with old oaks, pines and chestnut trees. These sites beautifully complement the ancient city of Aléria, with its ramparts dating from the Greek period, its pre-Roman necropolis and its Roman villa.
These precious monuments and estates have changed little over the years.
