Calenzana, Administrative division in Haute-Corse, France
Description
Calenzana is a commune situated on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean. The territory spans from coastal areas to elevated mountain regions, encompassing diverse terrain and natural features.
History
In 1732, this location became central to a Corsican uprising against Genoese control of the island. The event left a lasting mark on the region's history.
Culture
The Church of Saint-Blaise sits at the heart of the village and reflects how faith shapes daily life here. Walking through the center, you notice how locals and visitors gather around this religious landmark.
Practical
The village offers essential public services including a town hall and a local gendarmerie station. These facilities provide basic administrative support and security for both residents and visitors.
Did you know?
This location marks the northern starting point of a famous hiking route that crosses the entire mountain spine of the island. The trail connects this village with distant southern peaks through a well-known trekking journey.
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Vallée du Fango
16.2 km
Monte Grosso
5.6 km
Lac de l'Argentella
14.9 km
Torra di Calvi
10.2 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Calvi
10.3 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Calenzana
62 m
Delta du Fango Beach
18.5 km
Capo al Dente
6.4 km
Torra di Galeria
19.1 km
Sémaphore de Capo Cavallo
14.2 km
Église Saint-Roch de Moncale
1.5 km
Église Saint-Augustin de Montemaggiore
3.4 km
Oratoire Saint-Antoine
10.2 km
Église Saint-Roch de Zilia
4.5 km
Église Santa-Restituta de Calenzana
1.1 km
Chapelle de la confrérie Sainte-Croix de Calenzana
15 m
Église San Giovanni de Calenzana
11.3 km
Église Sainte-Lucie de Prezzuna
12.5 km
Monte Cintu
10 km
Calvi Port
10.1 km
Chapelle Santa Maria Vecchia de Calvi
10.4 km
Hôtel de sous-préfecture de Calvi
10.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Alban de Cassano
3.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Ignace de Calenzana
708 m
Église Saint-Antoine-Abbé de Cassano
4.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Montemaggiore
3.3 km
Chapelle de Don Juan à Montemaggiore
3.5 km
Chapelle Saint-François de Zilia
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