Tour de Meria

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The Tour de Meria is a ruined Genoese tower in Corsica located in the commune of Meria on the east coast of Cap Corse. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 42°56'5"N, 9°28'2"E

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

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

5.9 miNW
Observation decks and towers, Windmill
Moulin Mattei, Centuri
150 min walk • Perched on the rugged hills of the Cap Corse in the commune of Ersa, France, Moulin Mattei beckons travelers with its historical charm and stunning vistas. This restored windmill, a heritage preservation site, is an emblematic landmark of the region, offering visitors...
4 miN
Tower
Torra di Santa Maria Chjapella
101 min walk • The Tower of Santa Maria Chjapella is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Rogliano on the east coast of the Corsica. Only part of the tower survives. The tower was built between 1548 and 1549 for Giacomo Santo Da Mare.
5.6 miN
Forts and castles
Torra d'Agnellu
143 min walk • The Tower of Agnellu is a Genoese tower on the French island of Corsica, located in the commune of Rogliano. The tower was built at the end of the 16th century.
5.2 miSW
Ruins, Observation decks and towers, Tower
Torra di Seneca, Luri
133 min walk • The Tower of Seneca is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Luri in the Cap Corse region of the Corsica. The tower was built in the 16th century.
5.8 miNW
Tower
Torra di Poghju
149 min walk • The Tower of Poghju is a Genoese tower in Corsica, located in the hamlet of Poggio in the commune of Tomino, Haute-Corse. The tower was probably built in the second half of the sixteenth century. It was one of a series of defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
3.4 miN
Tower
Torra di Finochjarola
87 min walk • The Tower of Finochjarola is a ruined Genoese tower in Corsica, located on the island of Finacchiarola, in the commune of Rogliano. The Finacchiarola Islands are designated as a nature reserve.
5.1 miS
Tower
Torra di l'Osse
131 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.
6.5 miNW
Tower
Torra di Tòllari
166 min walk • The Tower of Tòllari is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Ersa on the north coast of Cap Corse on 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.
3 miNW
Tower
Torra di Roglianu
76 min walk • The Tower of Roglianu or Tower of Parrochia is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Rogliano in the Cap Corse region of the Corsica. The tower is within the village of Rogliano at an altitude of 150 metres and not on the coast. It was built in the 15th century and is now privately owned.
1.8 miW
Locality
Meria
46 min walk • One of the main attractions in Meria is its stunning beaches, which are known for their pristine white sands and turquoise waters. Visitors can bask in the Mediterranean sun, take a refreshing dip in the sea, or simply stroll along the shore and admire the panoramic...