Torra di Seneca, Genoese tower in Luri, France
Torra di Seneca is a round stone tower built on a rocky outcrop at 564 meters elevation with views stretching across two different seas. From its position, you can see the Ligurian Sea to the east and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south.
The tower was built in the 15th century and replaced an earlier fortress that was destroyed during a popular revolt in the mid-14th century. The Genoese construction was part of a larger wave of defensive structure improvements along the coast.
The tower is part of a defensive network that Genoa built to monitor and protect the Corsican coast from sea attacks. This system of towers still shapes how the landscape looks today and tells the story of the island's maritime past.
You can reach the site on foot by following a small path that starts from the former Saint-Nicolas convent and winds through Mediterranean vegetation. The walk is manageable, but wear good shoes and bring water for the climb.
The site was formerly home to a Roman watchtower where the philosopher Seneca reportedly spent eight years in exile according to local tradition. This connection to the ancient figure continues to shape the name and local identity of the place today.
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