Santa-Maria-Poggio: Discover Culture and Nature

The Église paroissiale de l’Assomption, the Pievanie and the Genoese Bridge represent different architectural influences; local traditions and natural features add to the range of things to explore. This lets you see whether architectural history, local heritage or activities on the water match your interests.

Churches, Pieve and historic buildings

The Église paroissiale de l’Assomption was built in the 17th century. Its single-nave layout is flanked by six side chapels. This describes a clear floor plan: a main nave with chapels on either side. By contrast, the remains of an old three-nave Pieve church have been preserved at the Pievanie. The single-nave parish church and the three-nave Pieve therefore represent different forms of religious architecture.

The Pievanie monument can be dated to around the year 1000, more precisely to the first quarter of the 11th century. The former Piebania di Moriani was significant in the history of Corsican Early Romanesque architecture. By comparison, the parish church, built in the 17th century, is considerably later than the Pievanie monument. The church buildings let you explore different periods and forms of architecture.

The Genoese Bridge is near the Pievanie and spans the Buccatoghju River. It was probably built in the 17th century, following a design used by engineers of the Republic of Genoa. The site by the river, the cautious dating and the Genoese design are all specific historical points of reference for this structure.

The building known as Palazzu Reale also evokes local history: it commemorates King Théodore de Neuhoff’s stay of several days in the village of Poghju. Its historical significance lies in this remembrance of a named person’s stay.

On San Pancraziu Day, May 12, flowers are laid near the old chapel on two stones bearing horseshoe- or foot-shaped impressions. If you would like to include this custom in your travel plans, check locally whether it is actually observed during your stay.

Waterfall, river and rocky beach

Ucelluline Waterfall is on the Corniche road between the village of Poghju and the hamlet of Fano in the village of San Nicolao. Two tunnels carved into the rock signal the approach to the waterfall. These specific directions are part of the setting, alongside the different interests associated with the waterfall.

The natural pools are used for swimming; Ucelluline also attracts people interested in canyoning and climbing. Both swimming in the pools and sporting activities are highlights here. Local conditions and safety requirements may vary, so take this into account when planning such activities.

Vanga di l’Oru is a rocky beach.

Port de Taverna

Port de Taverna, in the municipality of Santa Maria di u Poghju, is a marina open year-round under a concession granted by the municipality. It has 450 berths and can accommodate boats up to 25 metres in length. The information about operations and capacity is useful when planning a visit to the port; as such details may change, check the latest port information in advance.

Church architecture, local traditions, the waterfall and the port offer different points of interest. If you are looking for a hotel, you can use these interests as a starting point for planning your trip, without combining the places and activities mentioned into a single excursion.

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