Torra di Prunete

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The Tower of Prunete or Tower of Scalo Vecchio is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Cervione on the east coast of the Corsica. The tower has been converted into a house. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 42°19'17"N, 9°32'45"E

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Torra di Prunete – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cervione Cathedral, Église Sainte-Christine de Valle-di-Campoloro, Velone-Orneto, Torra di Padulella.

2.9 miW
Church
Cervione Cathedral
73 min walk • Cervione Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic cathedral in Cervione on the island of Corsica, and a national monument of France. It was the seat of the Bishop of Aleria until 1801, when all Corsican sees were merged into the Bishopric of Ajaccio.
2.5 miNW
Church
Église Sainte-Christine de Valle-di-Campoloro
65 min walk • Église Sainte-Christine de Valle-di-Campoloro is a church in Valle-di-Campoloro, Haute-Corse, Corsica, located to the northeast of Cervione. The building was classified as a Historic Monument in 1840.
6.6 miNW
Area
Velone-Orneto, Talasani
170 min walk • Velone-Orneto is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
3.7 miN
Tower
Torra di Padulella
96 min walk • The Tower of Padulella was a Genoese tower located in the hamlet of Paduella in the commune of San-Nicolao on the east coast of Corsica. No trace of the tower survives. The tower was built between 1550 and 1565.
2.7 miS
Tower
Torra di Fiurentina
70 min walk • The Tower of Fiurentina is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of San-Giuliano on the east coast of the Corsica. Only part of the base survives. The building of the tower began in 1575 and was completed in 1582.
4.9 miS
Tower
Torra d'Alistru
127 min walk • The Tower of Alistru is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Canale-di-Verde on the east coast of the Corsica. The tower was built in the second half of the 16th century.
4.2 miN
Locality
Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani
109 min walk • Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
3.6 miN
Locality
San-Nicolao
91 min walk • One of the main attractions in San-Nicolao is the picturesque beach of Moriani Plage. With its soft golden sands and clear blue waters, this beach is the perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying water sports such as snorkeling and paddleboarding.
0.9 miW
Locality
Cervione
23 min walk • Cervione is also steeped in history, with its ancient churches and historic landmarks offering a glimpse into the region's past. The Church of San Michele is a must-visit, with its impressive architecture and beautiful frescoes.
2.5 miSW
Locality
San-Giuliano
64 min walk • San-Giuliano or San Giuliano, is a French commune in the Haute-Corse department, island of Corsica. It is the easternmost town of the island.