Torra di Sagone
Ruined Genoese tower in Vico, Corsica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tower of Sagone (Corsican: Torra di Sagone) is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Vico (Corse-du-Sud) on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower sits on the west side of the Anse de Sagone.
| Tower of Sagone | |
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| Native name Torra di Sagone (Corsican) | |
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| Coordinates | 42°06′38″N 8°41′12″E |
| Built | 1581 |
| Designated | 19 April 1974 |
| Reference no. | PA00099123 |
  Location of Tower of Sagone in Corsica | |
The tower was built in 1581 and replaced an earlier tower. It 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.[1] The tower is privately owned and in 1974 was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.[2]
The Royal Navy prepare to attack French ships in Sagone Bay, 1 May 1811
The French ships and the tower on fire
The scene in 2006
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