Torra di Caldanu, Round coastal defense tower near Lumio, France
The cylindrical stone tower stands 12 meters high with a 10-meter diameter base, featuring thick walls and a rooftop observation platform.
Built between 1530 and 1620 by the Republic of Genoa, this tower formed part of a defense network protecting Corsican shores from Mediterranean pirates.
The tower represents traditional Genoese military architecture, with design elements including a rainwater cistern, vaulted chambers, and protective machicolations.
The tower remains accessible through hiking trails along the coast, offering clear views across the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding mountainous landscape.
Guards called torregiani used an intricate system of fire and smoke signals to communicate with adjacent towers about approaching maritime threats.
GPS coordinates: 42.58280,8.79972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:48
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