Torra di Seneca
Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica
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The Tower of Seneca (Corsican: Torra di Seneca) is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Luri in the Cap Corse region of the Corsica.
| Tower of Seneca | |
|---|---|
| Torra di Seneca (Corsican) | |
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  Location within Corsica | |
| 42°54′18″N 9°22′21″E | |
| History | |
| Built | 16th century |
| Designated | 1840 |
| Reference no. | PA00099211 |
The tower was built in the 16th century.[1] It was one of a series of defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.[2]
The tower now belongs to the commune. In 1840 it was added to the official list of the historical monuments of France.[1]
