Torra di Mortella, Genoese tower on Mediterranean coast in Saint-Florent, France.
The circular stone tower stands on a rocky promontory, divided vertically in two parts following historical damage from explosives.
Built between 1553 and 1555 under Admiral Andrea Doria's command, the tower protected the Gulf of Saint-Florent from maritime invasions for 240 years.
The tower represents the extensive network of fortifications constructed by the Republic of Genoa to defend Corsican coastal settlements from pirate raids.
The north face of the structure remains intact and visitors can observe the architectural details that influenced later defensive buildings across Europe.
British forces replicated this tower's design across their empire, naming them Martello towers due to a spelling error of Mortella.
Location: Saint-Florent
GPS coordinates: 42.71500,9.25694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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