Filitosa
Corsica's most important prehistoric site, where carved stone statues with human faces, armor, and swords stand among the olive trees, some dating back thousands of years.
Filitosa spans the period from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. Its most famous feature is a group of carved standing stones bearing faces, armor, and long swords. The tallest, known as “Filitosa V,” stands about 3 meters high.
The site is laid out along paths through an olive grove and has a small museum and an audio guide. A full visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Admission is about 9 euros, and the site is often closed in winter. Filitosa lies about 70 km southeast of Ajaccio (roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car) and can be combined with a visit to Propriano Beach.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct approx. 09:00–19:00; often closed in winter
Nearby sights
- Porticcio & Agosta Beach
- Ajaccio Cathedral
- Maison Bonaparte
- Ajaccio Old Town & Port
- Palais Fesch & Imperial Chapel
- Place d'Austerlitz & Grotte Napoléon
- Lac de Tolla
- A Cupulatta