Castles in Corse-du-Sud
Carte des Châteaux lists 11 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Corse-du-Sud. 2 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Bonifacio (3) and Ajaccio (2). Among the 5 dated entries, construction ranges from the 14th to the 20th century, peaking in the 20th.
Map of castles in Corse-du-Sud
At a glance
- 11
- castles listed
- 2
- castles and fortified sites
- 5
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Corse-du-Sud
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.Centuries of construction
Based on the 5 entries with a known construction date, out of 11.
The oldest dated castles in Corse-du-Sud
- Château de Baricci1380 · Foce
- tour de SagoneXVIe siècle · Vico
- Tour de Castelluccioavant 1597 · Ajaccio
- Château de Vico d'Ornano1913 · Santa-Maria-Siché
List of castles in Corse-du-Sud
11 sites shown
Château de Baricci
1380
Fortin de Tizzano
citadelle de Bonifacio
tour de Sagone
XVIe siècle
remparts de Bonifacio
Château Conti
XIXe siècle (Second Empire)
Château de Vico d'Ornano
1913
Castello di Cuntorba
château de la Punta
19e siècle
Tour de Castelluccio
Casemate de Rondinara
1934
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Corse-du-Sud?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 11 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Corse-du-Sud. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Are there medieval fortresses in Corse-du-Sud?
Yes: 2 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example citadelle de Bonifacio and Fortin de Tizzano.
What is the oldest dated castle in Corse-du-Sud?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de Baricci (1380) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.