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Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tower of Furiani (Corsican: Torra di Furiani) is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Furiani on the Corsica. The square tower stands within the village which is 220 metres (720 ft) above sea level.
Tower of Furiani | |
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Native name Corsican: Torra di Furiani | |
Coordinates | 42°39′30.4″N 9°24′52.7″E |
Built | Second half 16th century |
Designated | 29 July 1987 |
Reference no. | PA00099199 |
The tower was one of a series of defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.[1]
In 1987 the tower was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.[2]
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