Corsican Town of Calvi - Great Attractions (Calvi, France)
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Take a tour of Corsican Town of Calvi in Calvi, France - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The picturesque town of Calvi is fifth largest on the northwest coast of French Mediterranean island of Corsica .
This prominent port town has seen Roman, Genoese and British occupation, and as such is an amalgam of striking art and architecture.
Calvi has long been a popular destination, thanks to its long stretches of beach, pine forests, mountains and views of the Mediterranean.
The prodigious and expansive citadel looms over the town and affords a fantastic view of the surrounding area.
The local populace claims explorer Christopher Columbus as one of their own, and his rumored home can be found here.
Despite its partial destruction during Revolutionary War battles in the late 18th century, this town has maintained its beauty and allure.
The picturesque town of Calvi is fifth largest on the northwest coast of French Mediterranean island of Corsica .
This prominent port town has seen Roman, Genoese and British occupation, and as such is an amalgam of striking art and architecture.
Calvi has long been a popular destination, thanks to its long stretches of beach, pine forests, mountains and views of the Mediterranean.
The prodigious and expansive citadel looms over the town and affords a fantastic view of the surrounding area.
The local populace claims explorer Christopher Columbus as one of their own, and his rumored home can be found here.
Despite its partial destruction during Revolutionary War battles in the late 18th century, this town has maintained its beauty and allure.