Azzana is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department on the island of Corsica, France.
Geography Azzana is located approximately 13 km northeast of Casaglione and 10 km northwest of Bocognano. The commune is accessible via road D4, which runs from Salice in the west, passes through the centre of the commune and the village, and continues east to Rezza. Road D125 extends southwest from the village to Lopigna. In addition to the main village, there is a hamlet called Vignamajo to the south. The area is remote and rugged, characterized by snow-capped mountains in the north and south and extensive forests.Google Maps
The river Liamone flows through the centre of the commune, south of the village, and continues west to the sea at Liamone. The Cruzzini, a tributary of the Liamone, also traverses the commune.
Neighbouring communes and villages
Administration
List of Successive MayorsList of Mayors of France From To Name Party 1988 2014 Jean-Pierre Giacomoni DL then UMP then LR 2014 2026 Thierry Leca DVD
Population
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Azzanais or Azzanaises in French.Le nom des habitants du 2A - Corse-du-Sud, habitants.fr
Culture and heritage
Civil heritage The commune has a very large number of buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments.
Religious heritage The commune has several religious buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments: The Funeral Chapel of the Marcangeli family (1935)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The old Chapel Sainte-Lucie (18th century).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The chapel contains many items that are registered as historical objects: A Sunburst Monstrance (20th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Statue: Saint Lucie (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Choir Candlesticks (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Crown Light fixture (2) (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Crown Light fixtures (1) (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Sanctuary Lamp (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Chasuble and Stole (20th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Bells (1929)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Altar Vases (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy An Altar Vase (1) (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Cruets (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Chalice with Paten (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Baptismal font (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Ciborium (2) (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Ciborium (1) (1883)Ministry of Culture, Palissy The Furniture in the Church (1883)Ministry of Culture, Palissy The Church of Notre-Dame of Mount Carmel (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Cemetery at Vallemajo (19th century).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Cemetery contains two items that are registered as historical objects: A Tombstone of Julie Ottaviani (1900)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Funerary Cross (1886)Ministry of Culture, Palissy The Tomb of Marie-Antoinette Vellutini (1923)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Cemetery for the Antonietti and Vellutini families (19th century).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The cemetery contains two items that are registered as historical objects: A Funerary Cross of Marie-Dominique Antonietti (1895)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Funerary Cross of Paul Marie Antonietti (1902)Ministry of Culture, Palissy The Funeral Chapel at Croce (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The former Parish Church of Saint-Nicolas de Bari (18th century).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The church contains one item that is registered as an historical object: A Baptismal font (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy
See also Communes of the Corse-du-Sud department
References
External links
Azzana on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website