Tower of San Ciprianu

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The Tower of San Ciprianu is a Genoese tower located in the French commune of Lecci, Southern Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 57 m and guarded the entrance to the port of Porto-Vecchio. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1589 (435 years ago)Coordinates: 41°37'36"N, 9°20'46"E

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Tower of San Ciprianu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porto-Vecchio, Araghju, Tour de San Benedettu, Ceccia.

4 miSW
Locality
Porto-Vecchio
103 min walk • One of the main attractions of Porto-Vecchio is its pristine beaches. The renowned Palombaggia Beach is a must-visit, with its crystal-clear waters and fine white sand stretching as far as the eye can see. Sunbathe on the shore, take a refreshing dip in the sea, or...
4.6 miW
Archaeological site
Araghju, Parc naturel régional de Corse
117 min walk • Araghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of San-Gavino-di-Carbini.
1.6 miSW
Tower
Tour de San Benedettu
41 min walk • The Tour de San Benedettu or Tour de Cala Rossa was a Genoese tower located in the commune of Lecci on the east coast of Corsica. The tower sat on the Punta di Benedettu at the north side of the Golfe de Porto-Vecchio. Only a few traces survive. The tower was built in the second half of the 16th century.
6.9 miSW
Archaeological site
Ceccia
176 min walk • Ceccia is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Porto-Vecchio.
6 miSW
Archaeological site
Tivulaghju
154 min walk • Tivulaghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Porto-Vecchio. The site was first excavated in 1960, and has since been used to prove prehistoric links between Corsica and Sardinia.

Tower of San Ciprianu

Facts and practical information

Tower of San Ciprianu plan & book

Tower of San Ciprianu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Porto-Vecchio

Araghju, Parc naturel régional de Corse

Tour de San Benedettu

Ceccia

Tivulaghju