Tour de Giraglia, Giraglia

Name: Tour de Giraglia
Address: Giraglia, France

#1 among attractions in Giraglia

Top attraction, Tower

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The Giraglia Tower is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Ersa on the island of Giraglia near the north coast of Corsica. The tower sits near the northern tip of the island, 40 metres from the lighthouse at a height of 60 metres above the sea. ()

Built: 1584 (440 years ago)Coordinates: 43°1'37"N, 9°24'20"E

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Tour de Giraglia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moulin Mattei, Tour de Centuri, Torra di Santa Maria Chjapella, Torra d'Agnellu.

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Forts and castles
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Tower
Torra di Roglianu
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