Calvi Citadel - Great Attractions (Calvi, France)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Calvi Citadel in Calvi, France - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The northwest of the French island of Corsica boasts the towering Citadel of Calvi.
Perched atop an imposing headland, this monument affords fantastic views of the town and surrounding Mediterranean Sea.
Though a walk to the top of the Citadel is an effort, the faded majesty of the structures found inside the citadel are a testament to its age and importance.
This town within a town was originally a military outpost, built by the Genoese during the 13th century.
The former house of the governor, the town hall, and the town college can all be found behind the walls of this magnificent structure.
The Citadel holds historical, aesthetic, and sentimental value for locals and visitors alike.
The northwest of the French island of Corsica boasts the towering Citadel of Calvi.
Perched atop an imposing headland, this monument affords fantastic views of the town and surrounding Mediterranean Sea.
Though a walk to the top of the Citadel is an effort, the faded majesty of the structures found inside the citadel are a testament to its age and importance.
This town within a town was originally a military outpost, built by the Genoese during the 13th century.
The former house of the governor, the town hall, and the town college can all be found behind the walls of this magnificent structure.
The Citadel holds historical, aesthetic, and sentimental value for locals and visitors alike.