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The "Charles Quint" house is a historic monument located in the city of Bonifacio, in South Corsica. This building, whose name evokes a local tradition or legend, stands out by its door, the only element protected by a decree of inscription dated 4 November 1935. No additional information specifies its history, its occupants, or its exact role in the city.

Bonifacio, perched on its limestone cliffs, has always been a strategic place in the Mediterranean. Old houses, like this one, often reflect the influence of the different cultures that have marked Corsica (genoise, pisane, or French). This type of housing, typical of fortified cities, served both as housing and sometimes as a place of commerce or craft.

Their preservation reflects the importance attached to the local built heritage, despite the documentary gaps in their specific past.

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