U Castellu

U Castellu is a peak in Casaglione, Arrondissement of Ajaccio, Corsica and has an elevation of 188 metres. U Castellu is situated nearby to the locality Stephani, as well as near the village Tiuccia.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tremeca and Tour de Capigliolo.

Tremeca

Archaeological site

Tremeca is an archaeological site in Corsica. The site is located in west-central Corsica, near Casaglione. Tremeca is situated 3 km northeast of U Castellu.

The Tour de Capigliolo is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Casaglione on the west coast of the French island of Corsica. The tower sits at a height of 91 metres on the Punta Capigliolo headland to the north of the Golfu di a Liscia.

Torra d’Ancone

Tower

Photo: Aa77zz, CC0.

The Tower of Ancone or Tower of Palmentoggio is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Calcatoggio on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower sits near the sea on the Punta di Palmentoju to the south of the Golfu di a Liscia. Torra d’Ancone is situated 3 km southwest of U Castellu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Appietto and Sagone.

Appietto

Village

Photo: Nicolas.F, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Appietto is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. Appietto is situated 6 km south of U Castellu.

Sagone

Village

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.

Sagone or Saone is a small seaside resort on the west coast of the island of Corsica in the commune of Vico. The settlement dates back to the 4th century, when a Roman villa was built there, with other buildings for slaves or peasants. Sagone is situated 7 km northwest of U Castellu.

U Castellu

Type: Peak with an elevation of 188 metres
Also known as: “Sommet Castellu”
Category: landform
Location: Casaglione, Arrondissement of Ajaccio, South Corsica, Corsica, France, Europe
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Latitude

42.06233° or 42° 3′ 44″ north

Longitude

8.74784° or 8° 44′ 52″ east

Elevation

188 metres (617 feet)

Open location code

8FJC3P6X+W4

GeoNames ID

3226738

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In Other Languages

“U Castellu” goes by many names.

French: “U Castellu”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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