Situated in the cemetery, the chapel is in the very classical Pisan style; it is unusual in that it has two archways in the interior, one for women and the other for men. It has a long nave that en...
The chapel of Santa Croce adjoins the old parish church of St. Mary. It was built in the 15th century. It was the seat of the Confraternity of the Holy Cross, one of the oldest in Corsica, which wa...
The square house is located in the centre of the hamlet of Pietrapola les Bains. It was an imperial gendarmerie under Napléon III. It consists of a circular patio and stone buildings. It is now inh...
Chisa is nestled in a pine and oak forest ,surrounded by mountains and criss-crossed by numerous waterways. It is situated 15 km from the sea at an altitude of of 400 m, in the heart of the Region...
Built by the Genoese, this bridge linked the village of Ghisoni to the village of Poggio de Nazza. The mela bridge is located near the Vecchia Mina in a place called Finosa and crosses the Fium'orb...
ts magnificent five-tiered bell tower overlooks the church of San Quilicu and is listed as a "historical monument". The church of San Quilicu also distinguished itself by its painted and carved woo...
The most southerly communes of Haute-Corse welcomes you in its varied landscapes, from the long dune beaches at Punta di Tintennaghja. Located some 500 meters above sea level and only 8 kilometers...
It is not possible to give the exact date of construction of this church. However, we can affirm that it has existed since the 17th century. In fact, the pastoral visits of Monsignor Mascardi in 15...
If the exterior is a bit ordinary, the interior is a must-see, as it is one of the most beautiful pictorial achievements on the island, with its neo-Byzantine frescoes, executed in the art and spir...
A Ghisunaccia. Previously, just a stop off on the migration route for the shepherds of Ghisoni, during the 60?s, during the agricultural boom, Ghisonaccia became a prosperous small town (pop.3500)...
The existence of the village is recorded since the beginning of the 14th century. It is built at the foot of the Christe Eleison and Kyrie Eleison, two remarkable peaks whose names refer to an epis...
It is the highest village of the Fiumorbu (706 metres). Around the church, the village gathers old granite houses with interesting architecture. At the entrance of the village, a monument recalls t...
It is located at the end of the village, in the cemetery. Built in the 17th century, it is in Romanesque style. Inside, you can admire a beautiful painting representing the Virgin and the Child. An...
The Fountain of the Three Graces, Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thallie, stands in the centre of a beautiful square. It is made of cast iron and dates from 1867.
This ruined castle, of Carolingian foundation (9th and 10th century probably). Recently consolidated, it offers a spectacular view of the plain. It contains remains from various periods:- A triple...
Superb little village that opens out onto the sea, offering panoramic views. The heart of this village is made up of old stone houses, notably the Titellu Tower that dates from the XVI century. It...
In the middle of the maquis with miscellaneous odours and perfumes, adjoining a fragrant pine forest, this little village is known for its numerous «sapare» (caves). Birthplace of the curate Domin...
This small village laid out on the headland provides an incomparable panoramic view of the sea, Fium’Orbu,Aleria and its ponds.
TO VISIT:
- The church of Santa Maria, forti fi ed and in the classic...
San Gavinu is a small village nestled in the heart of a beautiful and luxuriant nature made up of hundred years old chestnut trees, oaks, and a maquis that the procession of the seasons dresses up...
This village affords magnificent views of the Abbatesco valley and the Palu pond.
TO VISIT:
- The Casabianca tower, an emblematic historical element of the Serra region.
- The Acquacitosa: nat...
Near the chapel of San Giovanni, a tower called "Torra di Sarracini", tower of the Saracens, was built to give warning of the approach of any suspicious sails of the so-called invaders who capture...
