Castles in Haute-Corse
Carte des Châteaux lists 11 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Haute-Corse. 4 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. Among the 6 dated entries, construction ranges from the 12th to the 20th century, peaking in the 12th.
Map of castles in Haute-Corse
At a glance
- 11
- castles listed
- 4
- castles and fortified sites
- 8
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Haute-Corse
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.Centuries of construction
Based on the 6 entries with a known construction date, out of 11.
The oldest dated castles in Haute-Corse
- Castello San Colombanofin XIIe siècle · Rogliano
- citadelle de Saint-Florent1440 · Saint-Florent
- Château Cagninacci1650 · San-Martino-di-Lota
- Fortin de Pasciolo1771 · Vivario
List of castles in Haute-Corse
11 sites shown
Castello de Serravalle
Castello San Colombano
fin du XIIe siècle
Fortin de Pasciolo
1771
château d'Algajola
château de Tuda
citadelle de Calvi
citadelle de Saint-Florent
1440
Château Cagninacci
1650
Château Stoppielle
seconde moitié du XIXe siècle
Château Fantauzzi
1er quart du XXe siècle
citadelle et palais du Gouverneur
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Haute-Corse?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 11 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Haute-Corse. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Are there medieval fortresses in Haute-Corse?
Yes: 4 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Fortin de Pasciolo, citadelle de Calvi and citadelle de Saint-Florent.
What is the oldest dated castle in Haute-Corse?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Castello San Colombano (fin XIIe siècle) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.