Tower of Ulmetu | |
Native Name: | Torra d'Ulmetu |
Native Language: | Corsican |
Built: | Second half of 16th century |
Coordinates: | 41.4753°N 8.9842°W |
Map Relief: | yes |
The Tower of Ulmetu (co|Torra d'Ulmetu) is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Monacia-d'Aullène on the west coast of the French island of Corsica. The tower sits on the Punta di Caniscione headland.
The tower was one of a series of coastal defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.[1]