Torra di Caldarellu
Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica
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The Tower of Caldarellu or the Tower of Figari (Corsican: Torra di Caldarellu) is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Pianottoli-Caldarello (Corse-du-Sud) on the southwest coast of the Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 16 metres (52 ft) on the north shore of the Baie de Figari.
| Tower of Caldarellu | |
|---|---|
| Torra di Caldarellu (Corsican) | |
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  Location within Corsica | |
| 41°27′53″N 9°03′29″E | |
| History | |
| Built | 1586-1617 |
| Designated | 24 January 1995 |
| Reference no. | PA00135316 |
The tower was built sometime between 1586 and 1617. It was one of a series of coastal defences built by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.[1][2] In 1995 the tower was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.[3]
