Mariana, Corsica

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 several old churches in the area including the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Parteo Church.[1]

History

It was founded in 93 BC as a military colony. Saint Devota, patron saint of Corsica, is said to have been martyred here in 303 AD.

References

  1. ^ The Rough Guide to France. Rough Guides Ltd. 1 April 2011. p. 979. ISBN 978-1-84836-724-1. http://books.google.com/books?id=vJVhk74uT6IC&pg=PA979. Retrieved 27 October 2011. 

External links

Coordinates: 42°32′21″N 9°29′45″E / 42.53917°N 9.49583°E / 42.53917; 9.49583


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