Torra di Mortella

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The Tower of Mortella is a ruined Genoese tower on Corsica, located on the coast near Punta Mortella in the commune of Saint-Florent, Haute-Corse. It was a progenitor of the numerous Martello towers the British built in the 19th century throughout their empire. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1563 (462 years ago)Coordinates: 42°42'54"N, 9°15'25"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Florent Cathedral, Torra di Nonza, Torra di Ferringule, Citadelle.

3.7 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint-Florent Cathedral, Saint-Florent
94 min walk • Saint-Florent Cathedral or Nebbio Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church located in the town of Saint-Florent in Corsica, France. The cathedral is a national monument and is now the church of Santa Maria Assunta. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Nebbio until 1801, when the diocese was merged into the Diocese of Ajaccio.
6.5 miNE
Tower
Torra di Nonza
167 min walk • The Tower of Nonza is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Nonza on the coast of Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 155 metres in the village of Nonza on the west coast of Capicorsu.
4.5 miE
Tower
Torra di Ferringule
115 min walk • The Tower of Ferringule is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Farinole on the west coast of Cap Corse. The tower was one of a series of coastal defences built by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
3.2 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Citadelle, Saint-Florent
81 min walk • The citadel of Saint-Florent is a citadel located in Saint-Florent in Haute-Corse, France.
5.3 miNE
Tower
Torra di Negru
135 min walk • The Tower of Negru is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Olmeta-di-Capocorso on the coast of the Corsica. The tower sits on the shore on the west coast of Capicorsu.
2.2 miSE
Tower
Torra di Fornali
57 min walk • The Torra di Fornali is a Genoese tower in Corsica, located in the commune of Saint-Florent. The tower was fought over during the Siege of Saint-Florent in 1794.
4.8 miW
National park
Agriates Desert
123 min walk • The Agriates Desert or the Agriates is an area of Corsica split between the micro-regions of Balagne and Nebbio in Haute-Corse.
6.6 miNE
Locality
Nonza
168 min walk • The village itself is a maze of narrow streets and stone buildings, giving visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in Corsica. The main attraction, however, is the striking black pebble beach that stretches out below the cliffs.
5.4 miE
Locality
Patrimonio
139 min walk • One of the main attractions in Patrimonio is the stunning countryside, with its rolling hills and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can take leisurely walks or bike rides through the vineyards, stopping to sample some of the region's famous wines at...
4.8 miE
Locality
Farinole
122 min walk • Farinole is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. The village is located between the mountains and the sea between Saint-Florent and Negro with the two hamlets of Sparagaggio and Bracolaccia.