Torra di Tizzà
Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica
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The Tower of Tizzà (Corsican: Torra di Tizzà) is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Sartène on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower was one of a series of coastal defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.[1]
| Tower of Tizzà | |
|---|---|
| Torra di Tizzà (Corsican) | |
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  Location within Corsica | |
| 41°32′32″N 8°50′49″E | |
| History | |
| Built | Second half 16th century |
| Designated | 6 Septembre 1985 |
| Reference no. | PA00099117 |
In 1985 the tower was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.[2]
