1583
Razzia on the village of Arbellara. The attack triggered a wave of defensive constructions in the region, including the Torra di l'Alba.
In the heart of the village of Viggianello, high above the Gulf of Valinco, stands the Torra di l'Alba. This unique place is more than just a house: it's a a silent witness to Corsican historyA former fortified house built in the 16th century to protect families from external threats.
At a time when barbarian raids and conflicts between clansThese granite buildings were designed to withstand the test of time: thick walls, small openings, defensive features such as the bretèche still visible today... Everything served a single purpose: shelter, protect, survive.
Razzia on the village of Arbellara. The attack triggered a wave of defensive constructions in the region, including the Torra di l'Alba.
First mention of the tower in the deeds of notary Carlo di Gio Batista. The fortified house was already in place.
Transformation into a dwelling house. Addition of the side wings and the current façade, probably during the Second Empire.
La Torra di l'Alba has been lovingly restored to become a prestigious home combining heritage and modernity.
La Torra di l'Alba was one of those refuge houses that can still be found here and there in inland villages. Standing on a promontory, it offered an unobstructed view over the valley and the sea, allowing us to anticipate any danger.
But behind these sturdy walls, life was in full swing. Cooking on an open fire, family evenings together, stories told by the fireside... The story of this house is the story of whole generationsrooted in their land, looking to the future without ever forgetting where they come from.
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