Ucciani: Village Culture, Heritage and Chestnut Grove

Ucciani combines a distinct village layout with heritage, landscape and the inter-village hiking trail from Carbuccia. Square-plan houses and narrow lanes shape the village. These are joined by a bell tower with two distinct construction phases, a marble statue and archaeological finds. When choosing where to stay, you can weigh up different priorities: village layout and architectural history, religious art, landscape or a hike with a clearly specified route.

Village Layout and Heritage

The square-plan houses and narrow lanes describe the village layout. The bell tower of Ucciani dates from 1715 and was rebuilt in the 19th century. This identifies two distinct points in time: the tower’s origin and its later reconstruction. If you are assessing the character of the village through its architectural history, both the shape of the houses and the tower’s dated history offer concrete points of reference.

The statue of Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel is located in Maison Poggioli, also known as Maison Vittoli. It is made of white, carved and polished marble. On 25 May 1978, the statue was classified as a protected movable cultural object. This specific heritage object is associated with a well-known location in the village.

Archaeological finds are also part of the local cultural heritage. A bronze object in the shape of a wild boar from protohistoric times was discovered in Piruchjolu. Two engraved stones, apparently prehistoric, were found in Pughjolu Suttanu. Their dating differs: the bronze object is identified as protohistoric, while the stones are more cautiously described as apparently prehistoric. Together, the finds reveal different facets of Ucciani’s archaeological heritage.

Landscape Around Ucciani

Ucciani is situated among one of the island’s largest chestnut groves. Numerous springs and shady spots add to the landscape. At 1,610 metres, A Punta d’Isa is Ucciani’s highest point. The chestnut grove, springs and high point offer different ways to take in the local landscape, alongside the houses, lanes and buildings, and the area’s natural features.

Hike from Carbuccia to Ucciani

The inter-village hiking trail from Carbuccia to Ucciani is an easy, one-way hike of 3.5 kilometres. The estimated duration is 1 hour and 5 minutes. In Ucciani, the trail reaches the hamlet of Crucoli; the A Filicaccia fountain is located a little further uphill. The time estimate applies to this one-way hike to Ucciani, not a round trip. Since practical route details may change, check the latest information before setting out.

Visits at U Porcu Neru

U Porcu Neru in Ucciani offers farm visits. These introduce visitors to traditional pig-farming methods and the production of Corsican charcuterie. The focus is therefore on animal husbandry and regional food production. This activity complements the architectural history and landscape with an insight into farming methods. You can get to know Ucciani through its houses and heritage objects, as well as its hiking trail and farm visit.

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