Torra di Calvi, Genoese defense tower in the Citadel of Calvi, France.
The Salt Tower stands at 42.5669°N latitude and 8.76°E longitude, featuring thick stone walls and narrow windows overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Built in 1495 as a strategic watchtower and salt storage facility, the tower became an integral part of Calvi's citadel fortifications in 1934.
The Salt Tower received classification as a French Historical Monument in 1992, representing the architectural legacy of Genoese military engineering in Corsica.
Visitors can access the tower from Monday to Friday between June and September, with entrance numbers limited to 10 people at any given time.
The structure contains a vaulted passage connecting the Landry Quay to the commercial port, maintaining its role as a connection point through centuries.
Location: Calvi
Part of: Citadelle de Calvi
GPS coordinates: 42.56690,8.76000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
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