Torra di Poghju

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The Tower of Poghju is a Genoese tower in Corsica, located in the hamlet of Poggio in the commune of Tomino, Haute-Corse. ()

Alternative names: Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 42°58'58"N, 9°22'22"E

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

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

0.7 miSW
Observation decks and towers, Windmill
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Marina, Park, Tower
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Tower
Torra di Santa Maria Chjapella
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3.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Torra d'Agnellu
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3.5 miNE
Tower
Tour de Giraglia, Giraglia
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5.4 miS
Ruins, Observation decks and towers, Tower
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Tower
Torra di Finochjarola
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Tower
Torra di Tòllari
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5.1 miS
Tower
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Tower
Tour de Meria
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2.9 miSE
Tower
Torra di Roglianu
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