Tour de Capannella

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The Tour de Capannella is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Serra-di-Ferro on the west coast of Corsica. ()

Alternative names: Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 41°43'20"N, 8°47'1"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Filitosa, Tower of Capu di Muru, Torra di Capu Neru, Turra di a Calanca.

4.8 miE
Archaeological site, Historical place, Mysterious site
Filitosa
124 min walk • Filitosa, a prehistoric site nestled in the heart of Corsica, France, stands as a captivating testament to human history and ingenuity. This archaeological gem is renowned for its collection of megalithic monuments, including the iconic statue-menhir – towering stone...
5.8 miW
Lookout, Ruins, Tower
Tower of Capu di Muru, Coti-Chiavari
149 min walk • The Tower of Capu di Muru is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Coti-Chiavari, on the west coast of Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 100 metres on the Capu di Muru headland. The tower was built in around 1600.
3.8 miW
Tower
Torra di Capu Neru
98 min walk • The Tower of Capu Neru is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Coti-Chiavari on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 119 metres on the Capu Neru headland. Construction of the tower began 1597.
5.8 miE
Tower
Turra di a Calanca
149 min walk • The Tower of Calanca is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Olmeto on the west coast of Corsica. The tower was built in the second half of the 16th century.
1.1 miS
Tower
Tour de Capriona
28 min walk • The Tour de Capriona or Tour de Porto Pollo is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Serra-di-Ferro near the village of Porto Pollo on the west coast of Corsica. Only part of the base survives. The tower was built in the second half of the 16th century.
2.8 miE
Tower
Torra di Micalona
71 min walk • The Tower of Micalona is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Olmeto on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower was one of a series of coastal defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
6.4 miNW
Tower
Torra di a Castagna
163 min walk • The Tower of Castagna is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Coti-Chiavari on the west coast of Corsica. The tower was built in around 1600.
5.7 miE
Locality
Olmeto
145 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the natural beauty of Olmeto, with its rugged coastline, crystal-clear waters, and lush greenery. The nearby beaches, such as Plage de Baracci and Plage de Tenutella, are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.
1 miSE
Locality
Serra-di-Ferro
27 min walk • Serra-di-Ferro is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.