Torra di Nonza

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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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1617 (407 years ago)Coordinates: 42°47'6"N, 9°20'37"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Torra di Mortella, Torra d'Albu, Torra di Ferringule, Torra di Negru.

6.5 miSW
Tower
Torra di Mortella
167 min walk • 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.
1.7 miN
Tower
Torra d'Albu
43 min walk • The Tower of Albu is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Ogliastro on the west coast of the Cap Corse on Corsica.
3.7 miS
Tower
Torra di Ferringule
94 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.
1.7 miS
Tower
Torra di Negru
43 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.
6.7 miSE
Area
Ville-di-Pietrabugno, Bastia
170 min walk • Ville-di-Pietrabugno is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
~350 ftE
Locality
Nonza
2 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.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Stello, Erbalunga
97 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.
5.9 miSE
Locality
San-Martino-di-Lota
150 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.
4.2 miN
Locality
Canari
109 min walk • Canari is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
3.3 miS
Locality
Farinole
86 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.
2.2 miN
Locality
Ogliastro
58 min walk • Ogliastro is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.

Torra di Nonza

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