Torra di Sacru

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The Tower of Sacru is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Brando, Haute-Corse on the east coast of the Corsica. Only part of the base survives. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 42°47'41"N, 9°29'28"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Tour d'Erbalunga, Torra di Miomu, Torra di l'Osse, Tour de Castellare.

1.6 miSW
Beach, Tower
Tour d'Erbalunga, Erbalunga
42 min walk • The Tour d'Erbalunga is a ruined Genoese tower near Erbalunga located in the commune of Brando on the east coast of the Cap Corse on the French island of Corsica. A tower existed at Erbalunga in 1488.
4 miS
Tower
Torra di Miomu
102 min walk • The Tower of Miomu is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Santa-Maria-di-Lota on the east coast of the Corsica. The tower sits on the shore about 6 km north of the port of Bastia. The tower was built in 1561.
4.6 miN
Tower
Torra di l'Osse
118 min walk • The Tower of l'Osse or Tower of Losso is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Cagnano on the Corsica. The tower lies on the east coast of Cap Corse. The construction of the tower was begun in March 1599.
2.7 miN
Tower
Tour de Castellare
70 min walk • The Tour de Castellare is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Pietracorbara on the east coast of Corsica. Only part of the square base survives. The tower was built in the second half of the 16th century.
4.5 miS
Tower
Torra di Grisgione
115 min walk • The Tower of Grisgione or Tower of Grigione was a Genoese tower located in the commune of San-Martino-di-Lota on the east coast of Capicorsu on the Corsica. No trace of the tower survives. The tower was constructed shortly after 1532.
5.4 miS
Tower
Torra di Petranera
138 min walk • The Tower of Pietranera was a Genoese tower located in the hamlet of Pietranera in the commune of San-Martino-di-Lota on the east coast of Corsica. The tower no longer exists.
1.6 miSW
Locality
Brando
41 min walk • Brando is a French commune in the Haute-Corse department, island of Corsica.
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Stello, Erbalunga
95 min walk • Monte Stello is often considered the highest peak of the Corsican Cape, with 1,306 m of altitude; in fact, it is surpassed by its neighbor, the Cima di e Follicie.
4.8 miSW
Locality
San-Martino-di-Lota
124 min walk • One of the main highlights of San-Martino-di-Lota is its breathtaking beaches, which offer crystal clear waters and golden sands. Visitors can spend their days sunbathing, swimming, or indulging in water sports such as snorkeling and diving.
3.2 miN
Locality
Pietracorbara
83 min walk • Pietracorbara is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. It takes its name from the Pietracorbara stream.
1.1 miN
Locality
Sisco
29 min walk • Sisco is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. It takes its name from the Ruisseau de Sisco, which flows through the commune and enters the Tyrrhenian Sea in the village of Sisco.