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    Architectural heritage
  • Church of Sainte Marie Majeure (the major Saint Mary): End 18th century, classical baroque style (rue Clemenceau).
  • Covered market: early 20th century (piazza di u mercà, rue Alsace Lorraine).
  • Chapel of Notre Dame de Loretto (Our Lady of Loretto): 16th century (new quarter).
  • Salt Tower: 13th century, former watchtower and salt warehouse (Calellu port).
  • War Memorial: Bronze statue by the sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet, nephew and pupil of Rude (Christopher Columbus square).
  • Christopher Columbus Stele: Inaugurated in 1992 on the occasion of the 5th centenary of the discovery of the New World (Christopher Columbus square).
  • Stele to the 3rd Batallion de Choc (C. Columbus Esplanade).
  • Saint Mary Funerary Chapel: 13th century, built on the site of the lower town's first Basilica, built in the 4th century (place porteuse d'eau / Square of the water carrier).
  • Landry quay: Inaugurated on 1st September 1921, named after Landry, the former Minister, Deputy and Mayor of Calvi from 1921 to 1956.
  • Chapel of Notre Dame de la Serra: 15th century, with a panoramic view of the town of Calvi (road to Porto, along the seafront).
  • Fortifications of the Citadel: Construction started in the 13th century, completed in the 16th century (upper town).
  • Palace of the Bishops of Sagone: 16th century, now a private home (upper town).
  • House of Laurent Giubegga: Napoleon stayed here in 1793 (private home, upper town).
  • Birthplace of Christopher Columbus: one of the walls carries a commemorative plaque (upper town).
  • Cathedral of St. John-the-Baptist: 13th century, classical baroque style. Restored in 1570 after being partially destroyed (upper town).
  • Oratory of St. Anthony: 1510, registered offices of the brotherhoods of St. Anthony and of the Annunciation (charities). On its facade, a 16th century slate lintel representing St.Anthony Abbè and the town's two patron saints, St. Francis and St. John the Baptist (upper town).