Introduction to Corte: Corte is the largest city in central Corsica. It was the capital of Corsica during its short-term independence in the mid-18th century. The ancient city is located on a highland of more than 2,000 meters on the island. From architecture to folk customs, They are all full of national culture.
Gian-Petro Gaffori, a local doctor, was the leader of Corsica’s war of independence against the Genoese in the 18th century. Behind his statue is his former residence; the Corsican Museum in the city was converted from a military camp, and the museum mainly introduces The folklore, natural resources, lifestyle and economic evolution of Corsica; the museum next to it is a castle built in the 15th century, from which you can see the town of Corte below and the surrounding mountains. The famous Restonica Valley attracts many hikers every year.

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