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TOUR D'AMPUGLIA
20233 Pietracorbara
Opening period : - From 16 April To 31 October
Pets allowed : Yes
Wheelchair friendly : Yes
Spoken languages :
Groups welcome : Yes
Presentation
The Ampuglia Tower has been open to the public since July 2024!
On the ground floor, you'll find a tourist information office open until November.
Upstairs, an exhibition on Cap Corse from prehistoric times to the present day, as part of the Cap Corse Emporium - Centre d'Interprétation Patrimonial du Cap Corse project.
The Towers
Built between the 15th and 18th centuries, the main role of the Towers of Cap Corse was to watch over the sea and defend the coast from the great barbarian raids.
It was under the impetus of the Republic of Genoa that the circular coastal towers were built along the coast.
These watchtowers also served as customs posts and landmarks for ships.
These buildings were financed by taxes on wine (gabelle) or by loans (e.g. the office of Saint George).
In Cap Corse, the villagers took charge of the construction themselves.
Square fortified towers appeared at the same time.
Built by lordly families as a symbol of prestige, they also served as a refuge for villagers in times of danger.
Today, these memorials, protected and restored, form an integral part of the island's architectural heritage and characterise the Cap corsin landscape.
See VIDEO SAPÈ© - Antoine - Marie - Graziani - "Les Tours Génoises du Cap Corse" Nov.2020.
Child benefits
No
Prices
Types of payment accepted
Cheques and postal orders
Species
Seminar equipment
Groups welcome
