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Tuda Castle is an iconic monument located in Olmeta-di-Tuda, Haute-Corse. It consists of two 16th-century houses, renovated in the 18th century, belonging to the Campocasso family and to the royal prosecutor Pie Casale. These buildings were connected to the 19th century by a red brick tower, designed by architect Visconti, giving the castle its present appearance.

Over the centuries, the castle has played a strategic role in the region. In 1943, during the liberation of Corsica, the Marshal of Lattre de Tassigny installed his headquarters there, stressing its military importance. The castle is also linked to local history, notably through the Casale family, of which Jean-Hyacinthe Casale, hero of the First World War, is from the village.

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1977 for its facades, roofs, staircase and decorated ceiling of the living room. It embodies Corsican architecture combining medieval influences and subsequent changes, while at the same time witnessing the struggles of power and political transformations of the region, especially during the conflicts between Genoese and Corsica in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Nebbio, a region where Olmeta-di-Tuda is located, was a scene of confrontations during the great Corsican revolt against Genoa (1729-1769). The castle, although not explicitly mentioned in these events, is part of this context of resistance and territorial reorganization. After the transfer of Corsica to France in 1768, Tuda's stake became a canton, and the castle was associated with the local administration.

In the 19th century Horace François Bastien Sevastiani, Count of the Empire, acquired the two houses and made them connect through the tower, thus creating the present building. This mixture of seigneurial, military and architectural history makes Tuda Castle a symbol of Corsican heritage, between medieval heritage and modern transformations.

Finally, the castle is surrounded by a rich natural and cultural heritage, including archaeological sites such as the Monte di Tuda and protected areas for their biodiversity, strengthening its anchor in the history and local environment.

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