Zonza, Commune in the canton of Levie, Corse-du-Sud, France.
Zonza covers 134 square kilometers at an elevation of 543 meters, featuring mountainous landscapes with granite formations and laricio pine forests near the Bavella mountain range.
The village of Zonza was established in the 17th century with granite houses built on rocky blocks, showcasing traditional Corsican architecture developed under Genoese influence during that period.
The residents of Zonza, known as Zonzais and Zonzaises, maintain Corsican traditions through local festivals, preservation of regional dialects, and typical island gastronomy featuring local specialties.
The town hall of Zonza located in an annex in Sainte-Lucie-de-Porto-Vecchio operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM for administrative services.
Zonza houses the white Romanesque chapel Santa Barbara, an architectural structure predating the main neogothic church Santa Maria Assunta, illustrating the local religious evolution over centuries.
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