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Tourism Corte
Corte is a city of Corsica. It is located in the heart of the island, and not next to the sea like the most of the cities fortresses. Corte is the ancient capital of the independent Corsica, and its political, administrative and intellectual was undeniable.
Its finds herself in an enclave of mountains and lakes, which made this city a geographical crossroads in the antiquity which gave it a interesting strategic location and an ideal point for trade.
Visitors will discover a citadel dating back from the 1419 which witnessed many confrontations in history. Today visitors can relive the different elements that have marked the history of Corsica by visiting the Museum of Corsica Corte standing.
There are still a number of religious rites in Corte, which contributes to the development and preservation of its religious heritage architecture, with its frescoes, chapels and bell towers.
Starting to explore the land around Corte, visitors will find free spaces for wildlife such as eagles and bighorn sheep. May be they will see the shepherds and sheep along the paths of transhumance that line the mountain.
Sights of Corte
- Citadel
- Museum of Corsica
Museums and monuments to visit
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Le Musée de la CorseOpened in 1997, the Regional Museum of Anthropology Corsica is one of the historical landmarks and tourist attractions of Corsica. It is in the barracks Sérurier and extension that are ...
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Fonds régional d’art contemporainFRAC Corse (Regional Contemporary Art Fund) is the only institution to be placed on a national network. In 1986 it was created, four years after its launch on the continent. This institution serves ...
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Le musée Pascal PaoliPascal Paoli wrote one of the most important pages of Corsica. It was he who endowed Corsica its first Constitution. Pascal Paoli Museum, located in his birthplace, houses many artifacts that ...
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