The Tower of Capu Neru, or Torra di Capu Neru, stands at an elevation of 119 metres on the Capu Neru headland. Located in the commune of Coti-Chiavari in Corse-du-Sud, it remains a prominent landmark on the west coast of Corsica.
Construction of the tower began in 1597. It was part of a series of coastal defences built by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
The tower was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France in 1994. It continues to stand as a historic man-made tower and a significant piece of the region's heritage.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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