Calvi, Haute-Corse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calvi
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Subprefecture and commune
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View of the citadel
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 Calvi
Location in France
Calvi
Location in Corsica
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| Country | France | ||
| Region | Corsica | ||
| Department | Haute-Corse | ||
| Arrondissement | Calvi | ||
| Canton | Calvi | ||
| Intercommunality | Calvi Balagne | ||
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31.20 km2 (12.05 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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5,746 | ||
| • Density | 184.17/km2 (476.99/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | ||
| INSEE/Postal code |
2B050 /20260
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| Elevation | 0–700 m (0–2,297 ft) (avg. 81 m or 266 ft) |
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Calvi is a town in France, located on the beautiful island of Corsica. It is part of the Haute-Corse area.
Calvi is an important town. It is the main place for its local area, known as a 'canton' and an 'arrondissement'. These are like different administrative districts in France.
A famous legend says that Christopher Columbus might have been born in Calvi. At that time, Calvi was part of the Republic of Genoa, a powerful Italian state. People say he might have hidden his true birthplace because people from Corsica sometimes had a difficult reputation.
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Where is Calvi?
Calvi is located on the northwest coast of Corsica. It is about 95 kilometers (59 miles) from Bastia. The town is also 24 kilometers (15 miles) from L'Île-Rousse.
Calvi is the fifth-largest town in Corsica. It has a warm, sunny climate, typical of the Mediterranean. Summers are hot, and winters are mild. The average temperature in Calvi is around 16.4 degrees Celsius (61.5 degrees Fahrenheit). Most rain falls in November.
A Look Back in Time
Calvi was founded a long time ago, in the 13th century. Its special motto is "Calvi semper fidelis". This means "Calvi Always Faithful". This motto originally showed its strong loyalty to the Republic of Genoa.
In 1278, Genoa made Calvi a special city center. They built a new castle in 1491. This castle was designed to protect the city from new types of weapons like cannons.
The motto became famous in 1553. This was when Calvi bravely fought off two attacks. These attacks were from the French and the Turks. Corsican exiles also helped the attackers.
In 1555, the town was attacked and looted by Dragut Reis. He was a famous pirate from North Africa.
Later, in 1794, during a war with France, British forces attacked Calvi. Admiral Nelson was part of this attack. It was during the fighting in Calvi that Nelson was injured and lost an eye. However, Corsican people took the town back the next year.
How Many People Live There?
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What Calvi is Known For
Calvi's economy mainly relies on tourism, especially in the summer. People started visiting Calvi for holidays in the 1950s.
The town is also home to a part of the French army, called the Second Foreign Parachute Regiment. This military base, known as Camp Raffalli, brings a lot of business to Calvi.
Getting Around Calvi
Calvi has an international airport called Calvi - Sainte-Catherine Airport. It also has the Xavier Colonna Port, which is a harbor for boats.
You can also travel by train. There is a railway line that connects Calvi to L'Île-Rousse and Ponte-Leccia. From Ponte-Leccia, you can connect to other main train lines that go to Ajaccio and Bastia.
Famous Places to See
- Tour du Sel (Salt Tower) and the citadel
- Église Sainte-Marie de Calvi (Saint Mary's Church of Calvi)
See also
In Spanish: Calvi (Francia) para niños
