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Friday, July 5, 2019

Corte

Corte is a mountain town in the interior of the island. It was the capital of the island for a brief time in 1755 and today, has Corsica's only university.


The citadel is a short walk up from the Haute Ville (high city) of town. The chateau in the citadel was built in 1419. The barracks now house the TI and Museu di a Corsica.


Belvedere at the foot of the citadel affords a beautiful view of Corte and the surrounding area..


Eglise de l'Annonciation in the center of town is a Catholic church dating from 1655.




Jean Pierre Gaffory is a doctor and general who was born in Corte. 


Napoleon's brother Joseph was born in Corte as well.



Place Paoli in the center of town is dominated by a statue of Paoli himself.


Capella Santa Croce



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