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View of Corte and the Citadel

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View of Corte and the Citadel

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View of Corte and the Citadel

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    1. Wonderful views – Single panoramic trail loop from Corte

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    2. Tavignano River – Wonderful views loop from Corte

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    3. Corte Citadel – Belvedere of Corte loop from Corte

    8.46km

    03:09

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 4, 2020

    From the viewpoint there is a view of Corte, on the other side of the citadel.

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      June 8, 2025

      The **Citadel of Corte**, also called the "Nid d'Aigle" (Eagle's Nest), is an impressive fortress towering high above the Corsican city.

      ### 🛡️ Brief description:

      * **Unique location and construction history:** The only major Genoese fortress in the island's interior, built on a rugged rocky outcrop – erected in 1419 by Vincentello d'Istria, and significantly expanded in the 18th century according to Vauban principles.
      * **Structure & Defense:** Three defensive levels with defensive walls, battlements, a castle ("Nid d'Aigle"), and barracks high above the confluence of the Tavignano and Restonica rivers.
      * **Historical significance:** Center of Corsican power under Pasquale Paoli (1755–1769), later a garrison, prison, and site of the Foreign Legion until 1983.
      * **Current use:** Since 1984 as the **Museum of Corsica** (art, history, and anthropology), headquarters of the FRAC CORSICA, tourist office, and multicultural center – open to the public, including barracks, prison, and outdoor facilities.
      * **Views & atmosphere:** Breathtaking panoramas over Corte and the river valleys beyond (Restonica, Tavignano), plus a step-by-step tour of impressive architecture.
      **In brief:**
      The Citadel of Corte – a historically significant fortified structure in the eagle's nest style, a unique site in the Corsican highlands. Today, it houses fascinating museums, diverse cultural offerings, and offers spectacular views. Ideal for those seeking to combine history, architecture, and landscape.

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        October 9, 2024

        The town of Corte, nestled in the heart of Corsica and its verdant mountains, was once the island's administrative and cultural capital.

        From this past, Corte has preserved a rich architectural and cultural heritage, which can be discovered while strolling through the cobbled streets of the old town or visiting the imposing citadel that dominates the town.

        Once you've explored the town, you can embark on the many walks, hikes, and tourist routes that crisscross the region.

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