27 June 2008
Corsica is home to many citadels, often built around the 15th century to defendant the island from neighbouring rivals, but within Corte's citadel's walls you will also find the key to the former Greek and Italian island's mysterious past.
The Museu di a Corsica is a tribute to the Island of Beauty's past and present traditions, presenting the traditional lives of Corsican shepherds and farmers, as well as their customs and beliefs in the Doazan gallery, but also all the cultural and economic aspects of nowadays Corsica and its place in the global economy in the Museum gallery.
The museum first opened its doors in 1997 after architect Andrea Bruno, expert in historical buildings restoration, renovated part of the citadel to welcome the town's new asset.
Corte is one hour away from Bastia or one and a half hours away from Ajaccio, both directly accessible from London with EasyJet or British Airways flights.
The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 19.45 in the summer. Tickets cost: adults: €5.30/ senior: €3.80/ students: €3.
