Corsica's uniqueness stems from its heritage. Everywhere you go, you will see a chapel, bridge, tower, or something of interest to explore. From pre-history you can see the remains of watch-towers from the mysterious civilization known as the "civilisation toréenne" as well as hundreds of menhir statues, including the famous Filitosa statues with their enigmatic sculptured faces. This era was followed by the Greek and Roman periods. A fantastic collection of artefacts is on display in the museum of Aléria. These ancient colonists left other, far more succulent memories of their time on Corsica, in the form of vineyard cultivation and oyster farming.
In the Middle Ages, a large number of Roman chapels and churches with simple lines were built in the villages of Castagniccia, Nebbio and Balagne. The 17th and 18th Centuries saw the emergence of churches built in the Baroque style and the richness of their interior decoration will amaze you.
Corsica's turbulent history can be seen through the fortification and citadels of its towns and its Genoese watch-towers dotted along the coastline.
