The Tower of Roglianu or Tower of Parrochia (Corsican: Torra di Roglianu) is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Rogliano in the Cap Corse region of the Corsica.
Tower of Roglianu | |
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Native name Torra di Roglianu (Corsican) | |
Coordinates | 42°57′18″N 9°25′08″E / 42.95500°N 9.41889°E |
Built | 15th century |
Designated | 4 August 1992 |
Reference no. | PA00099240 |
The tower is within the village of Rogliano at an altitude of 150 metres (490 ft) and not on the coast. It was built in the 15th century and is now privately owned.[1] In 1935 it was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.[1]
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edit- ^ a b Base Mérimée: Tour génoise, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)