Holy Trinity Church: A British Legacy in Ajaccio
Corsica is full of surprises! One such surprise is the presence of an Anglican church in Ajaccio. Known as Holy Trinity Church, this church was built on the Cours Grandval between 1869 and 1878...
Category: Arts & Architecture
The Greek Church in Cargese, Saint Spyridon
Have you ever heard about a Greek Church in Cargese, Corsica? We head today to the southern part of the island to talk about the fascinating bond that unites one piece of Corsica with...
The Convent of Orezza, a piece of independent Corsica’s history
Christian culture and heritage are closely linked to independent Corsica’s history. And so is the Convent of Orezza. It was erected around 1485 by the Franciscan Brotherhood, close to the village of Piedicroce. Like...
The church of Porto Vecchio and the chapel of Santa Croce
Say “Porto Vecchio” to anybody with a little knowledge of Corsica and he will reply with something about the most beautiful beaches. On the island and beyond. But what about the culture, history, arts,...
Let’s visit Filitosa, the gem of the Corsican prehistory
This year is the third time I visit Filitosa. Ten years have passed since my last coming, and some things have evolved. The enchantment, however, remains unchanged. I am sure you had already felt...
