Mariana, Corsica
Mariana is a Roman site south of Biguglia, in the Haute-Corse département of the Corsica région of south-east France. It lies in the littoral area known as La Marana, near the present town of Lucciana. There are two old churches in the area — the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Parteo Church.[1]
History[]
It was founded in 93 BC[citation needed] as a military colony. Saint Devota, patron saint of Corsica and Monaco, is said to have been martyred here in 303 AD.
References[]
- ^ The Rough Guide to France. Rough Guides Ltd. 1 April 2011. p. 979. ISBN 978-1-84836-724-1. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
External links[]
Media related to Mariana (Corsica) at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 42°32′21″N 9°29′45″E / 42.53917°N 9.49583°E
Categories:
- History of Corsica
- Roman towns and cities in France
- Former populated places in France
- Geography of Haute-Corse
- Corsica geography stubs