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Corte
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A large hilltop town, once the capital of independent Corsica, with an ancient citadel. Nearby lie the valley and the stunning Restonica Gorge with opportunities for swimming and hiking.
Overview of Corte
Corte is a large hilltop town, once the capital of independent Corsica, with an ancient citadel. Nearby lie the valley and the stunning Restonica Gorge with opportunities for swimming and hiking.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the centre of the island, in the Haute-Corse department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 7,389 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 149.27 km².
- Altitude: from 299 to 2,622 m.
- Website: http://www.corte-tourisme.com
History of Corte
What to see and do in Corte
Corsica Museum
Below Corte Citadel. It covers traditional Corsica as well as the changes that have shaped today’s Corsica.
Below Corte Citadel. It covers traditional Corsica as well as the changes that have shaped today’s Corsica.
In the surrounding area
Restonica Gorge
Near Corte, these gorges are a very popular tourist site. Visitors come for swimming and hiking.
Near Corte, these gorges are a very popular tourist site. Visitors come for swimming and hiking.
Climate and weather in Corte
Transport
Getting there
Getting around
Accommodation
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Further information
Recommended
Restonica Gorge
★★★ Near Corte, these gorges are a very popular tourist site. Visitors come for swimming and hiking.
Worth a look / Other
Corsica Museum
★★ Below Corte Citadel. It covers traditional Corsica as well as the changes that have shaped today’s Corsica.