Piana, Coastal village in Corse-du-Sud, France.
Piana is a coastal settlement in South Corsica where white houses step down the hillside in neat rows. The village sits at about 450 meters elevation and overlooks the Gulf of Porto with its striking red granite cliffs nearby.
The settlement developed over generations as people built homes at this exposed coastal location. Its growth reflected the patterns of Mediterranean trade and the daily rhythms of island life.
The Church of Sainte-Marie anchors the village center with its Mediterranean architectural style. It reflects building traditions that developed across the region over many centuries.
The village is reached by mountain roads that twist through tight curves up the slope. Visitors should move slowly through the narrow streets and be aware of parked cars when walking.
The Calanques de Piana are dramatic red rock formations just offshore from the village that hold UNESCO World Heritage status. These natural structures took millions of years to form and remain geologically notable.
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