Built in 1439 by Janus Campofregoso, she was one of the first positions occupied by Genoa. Hence a town takes shape and becomes one of the most important commercial centers of the island. In the center of the square stands the church of St. Anthony, made in the sixteenth century. Later she will serve as refectory to the French troops. They were fueled initially by the rainwater of all the buildings and later by the water supply of the city. The building to the right of the church and the climb to the castle was the artillery store. From the courtyard we joined the magazine would later be converted into a prison, since the buildings housed until 1927 a disciplinary company. The originality of the Citadel is recognized by connoisseurs since 1948 and is listed in the inventory of scenic spots.
Today the ancient and the contemporary harmonize the time of the summer season in this imposing fortress which hosts exhibitions of paintings, photos and sculptures. The esplanade of the Citadel, it has become a place of cultural encounters through the Porto Latino Music Festival, which takes place in early August each year and offers of international headliners and the concert of the Corsican band "I Muvrini "particular.