Torra di Vignale
Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica
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The Tower of Vignale (Corsican: Torra di Vignale) was a Genoese tower located in the commune of Ghisonaccia on the east coast of the Corsica. No trace of the tower survives.
Coordinates42°0′21″N 9°27′25″E
BuiltSecond half of 16th century
| Tower of Vignale | |
|---|---|
| Native name Torra di Vignale (Corsican) | |
  Location of Tower of Vignale in Corsica | |
| Coordinates | 42°0′21″N 9°27′25″E |
| Built | Second half of 16th century |
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]
