The Tower of Capu di Muru, located in the commune of Coti-Chiavari on the west coast of Corsica, is a Genoese tower built around 1600 to serve as a coastal defense. It stands on the Capu di Muru headland at an elevation of 100 meters (330 feet).
The tower was built in response to pirate raids. The Republic of Genoa constructed a series of coastal defenses, including the Tower of Capu di Muru, to combat these attacks. The tower is one of a chain of Genoese towers in Corsica, and is listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.
It is currently owned and maintained by the Collectivité Territoriale de Corse, in an agreement with the French government agency, the Conservatoire du littoral. The agency plans to purchase 215 hectares (530 acres) of the headland, and as of 2017, 212 hectares (520 acres) have been acquired.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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