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Altiani
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French] |
Assembly of 6 sights
Department High-Corsican (2B) postal Code 20270 Population: 97 inhabitants
Surface: 1829 hectares
Altitude: 618 meters
* Possible etymology: "alti pini", large pines.
* The inhabitants illustrated themselves formerly by pushing back an attack of the Moors. * TheSaint-Jean-Baptist vault was old the piévanie of Cut down.
Prehistoric and ancient vestiges Civil architecture * Village hung on a rock piton. *
Bridge génois with 3 arches 17th (MH), increased 19th, said Laricio bridge, complete restoration. Structure crowned * Parish church Sainte-Marie of Romance, deeply altered origin, restored, bleached and included today in the dwellings: beautiful piece of furniture with the sacristy. * Romance Saint-Jean-Baptist * (MH), close to the bridge génois, restored 17ème/18ème, restored vault again recently. * Michaelmas vault, in south-east, Romance, restored 18th, today abandoned. * Vault Sant' Alessio in north. * Punta Cervio (1189 m) in north, climax of the mountain of Altiani: wide sight. * Valley of Tavignano; cave with siphon.
Resources and productions * Vines. * Olive-trees: mill with oil, wine, brandy, honey. * Breeding. Local life Celebrates: 15/8. Celebrates of Sant' Alessio: 17 juilllet. |
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- Maite
(1297) - [2007-03-28 16:03]
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Hello Jean Marie
Magnificent picture of this lovely place! Beautiful colors, excellent sharpness and wonderful composition.
A superb presentation!
Congratulations and TFS.
Best wishes
Maite
- marmot
(760) - [2007-03-29 6:20]
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bonjour jean marie
excellent travail ! la corse ... est faite pour les photos !
Josy
Bonjour Jean-Marie
C'est un très beau panorama que tu nous présentes là. Luminosité, profondeur de champ, tout donne l'impression d'y être. J'apprécie également les notes géographiques et historiques. Un vrai guide touristique. Bravo.
Serge