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The tower known as the Tower of Seneca, dating from the Middle Ages, stands on a rocky outcrop (564m), offering a superb view of the Italian coast. Perched on a rocky outcrop, it is a fantastic vantage point offering a bird’s-eye view of the two seas: the Tyrrhenian and the Mediterranean.

History records that Seneca was exiled to Corsica, but does not specify exactly where he was exiled to. Nevertheless, legend and local accounts particularly single out the village of Luri and suggest that the Stoic philosopher was present in the vicinity of the tower.

THE TOWERS:
Built between the 15th and 18th centuries, the towers of Cap Corse served primarily to monitor the sea and defend the coastline against the great Barbary raids.

It was at the instigation of the Republic of Genoa that these circular coastal towers were built along the shoreline. These watchtowers also served as customs posts and landmarks for ships.
These structures were funded by taxes on wine (the ‘gabelle’) or through loans (e.g. from the Office of Saint George).
In Cap Corse, the villagers took charge of the construction themselves.
Fortified, square towers appeared during the same period.
Built by the families of local lords and a symbol of social prestige, they also served as a refuge for the population in times of danger.
Today, these important historical sites, which have been protected and restored, form an integral part of the island’s architectural heritage and characterise the landscape of Cap Corse.

VIDEO: SAPÈ© – Antoine-Marie Graziani – “The Genoese Towers of Cap Corse” – Festival d’Automne de la Ruralité – Festivale d’autunnu di a ruralità (November 2020).

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