Torra di Seneca

The round tower, constructed on a rocky outcrop at 564 meters altitude, provides views over both the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas in Corsica.

Built in the 15th century, this tower replaced a former feudal castle destroyed during a popular revolt in the mid-14th century on the same site.

The tower belongs to a network of defensive structures constructed by Genoa to monitor and protect the Corsican coastline from maritime invasions.

Visitors can reach the tower by following a small road leading to the former Saint-Nicolas convent, then taking a path through the Mediterranean vegetation.

According to local narratives, the site previously housed a Roman watchtower where philosopher Seneca spent eight years in exile during the first century.

Location: Luri

GPS coordinates: 42.90570,9.37275

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46