Arbellara

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Commune in Corsica, France

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::summary Commune in Corsica, France ::

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FieldValue
nameArbellara
commune statusCommune
imageArbellara 02.JPG
captionA general view of Arbellara
arrondissementSartène
cantonSartenais-Valinco
INSEE2A018
postal code20110
mayorMarie-Antoinette Rotily Forcioli-Carrier
term2020–2026
intercommunalityCC Sartenais Valinco Taravo
coordinates
elevation m350
elevation min m23
elevation max m640
area km211.29
population
population date
population footnotes
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Arbellara (; in Corsican Arbiddali, pronounced [ar.bi.ˈɖːaː.li]) is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. It is part of the micro-region of Viggiano in the north of the Rocca region.

Geography

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Arbellara is located some 6 km east of Propriano and 2 km south of Fozzano. Access to the commune is by road D19 from Viggianello in the west which passes through the village then continues north to Fozzano. The D119 road goes south from the village then turns south-west to join the D69 which goes north-east then north to Loreto-di-Tallano. Apart from the village there is also the hamlet of Acoravo in the south-east of the commune at the intersection of the D119 and D69. The commune is mostly mountainous and forested.

The southern border of the commune is formed by the Rizzanese river which flows west to the Mediterranean Sea south of Propriano.

History

  • In 1583 the commune was pillaged and the inhabitants massacred by the Turks.
  • After reprisals by the villagers, it was again pillaged by the Turks in 1584.

Administration

List of Successive Mayors ::data[format=table]

FromToNameParty
Pascal Giustiniani
19831995Jacques Rotily ForcioliDVD
19952008Michèle Rotily ForcioliDVD
20082026Marie-Antoinette Forcioli-CarrierDVD
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Demography

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arbellarais or Arbellaraises in French.

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Culture and heritage

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Arbellara_mont_dominant_la_vallée_1.jpg" caption="Arbellara mountain overlooking the valley"] ::

Civil heritage

The commune has many buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments:

  • Houses (16th-19th century)
  • The Spin'a Cavallu Genoese Bridge (16th century), a hump-backed bridge on the Rizzanèse river.
  • It has been used as a special stage in the Tour de Corse.

Religious heritage

The Parish Church of Saint Sebastian (18th century) is registered as an historical monument. The Church contains many items that are registered as historical objects:

  • An Exhibition (19th century)
  • A Sunburst Monstrance (19th century)
  • A Chalice with Paten (19th century)
  • Stations of the Cross (19th century)
  • The Furniture in the Church (19th century)
  • A Sunburst Monstrance (19th century)
  • A Chalice with Paten (1) (19th century)
  • A Chalice with Paten (2) (19th century)
  • A Statue: Christ on the Cross (19th century)
  • A Statue: Salvator Mundi (19th century)
  • A Statue: Saint Roch (19th century)
  • A Statue: Saint Sebastian (19th century)
  • A Statue: Virgin and child (19th century)
  • A Statue: Saint Gavin (19th century)

Environmental heritage

  • The Marteau et l'Enclume (Hammer and Anvil), rocks dominating the heights of the commune.

Culinary Specialities

  • Present day: sheep cheese, lamb milk.
  • In the past: olive oil (oil press), vineyards (wine presses in homes).
  • Blessing of the houses on Holy Saturday: the priest is offered eggs, ham, and sheep cheeses.

References

References

  1. (13 September 2022). "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises.
  2. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arbellara,+France/@41.6704674,8.9926375,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x12da31c0957aa3df:0x40819a5fd955ea0 Google Maps]
  3. [http://www.francegenweb.org/mairesgenweb/chercher.php List of Mayors of France]
  4. [https://www.habitants.fr/corse-du-sud-2A Le nom des habitants du 2A - Corse-du-Sud], habitants.fr
  5. {{Cassini-Ehess. 1045. Arbellara
  6. [https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-2A018#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE
  7. Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée. IA2A000734. IA2A000734 Fortified House 4{{Mérimée. IA2A000731. IA2A000731 Notable's House 5{{Mérimée. IA2A001255. IA2A001255 House 7{{Mérimée. IA2A000732. IA2A000732 House 8{{Mérimée. IA2A001215. IA2A001215 House 9{{Mérimée. IA2A001216. IA2A001216 House 10{{Mérimée. IA2A001217. IA2A001217 House 12{{Mérimée. IA2A001218. IA2A001218 House 17{{Mérimée. IA2A001256. IA2A001256 House 18{{Mérimée. IA2A000733. IA2A000733 House 19{{Mérimée. IA2A001257. IA2A001257 Notable's House 20{{Mérimée. IA2A001219. IA2A001219 House 21{{Mérimée. IA2A000741. IA2A000741 House 29{{Mérimée. IA2A000727. IA2A000727 Houses {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  8. Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée. IA2A001220. IA2A001220 {{Mérimée. PA00099073. PA00099073 {{Mérimée. PA00099119. PA00099119 Spin'a Cavallu Genoese Bridge {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  9. Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée. IA2A000729. IA2A000729 Parish Church of Saint Sebastian {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  10. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000421. IM2A000421 Exhibition {{in lang. fr
  11. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000400. IM2A000400 Sunburst Monstrance {{in lang. fr
  12. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000373. IM2A000373 Chalice with Paten {{in lang. fr
  13. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000392. IM2A000392 Stations of the Cross {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  14. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000837. IM2A000837 Furniture in the Church {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  15. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000836. IM2A000836 Sunburst Monstrance {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  16. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000834. IM2A000834 Chalice with Paten (1) {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  17. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000835. IM2A000835 Chalice with Paten (2) {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  18. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000833. IM2A000833 Statue: Christ on the Cross {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  19. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000832. IM2A000832 Statue: Salvator Mundi {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  20. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000831. IM2A000831 Statue: Saint Roch {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  21. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000830. IM2A000830 Statue: Saint Sebastian {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  22. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000829. IM2A000829 Statue: Virgin and child {{in lang. fr{{Camera
  23. Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. IM2A000828. IM2A000828 Statue: Saint Gavin {{in lang. fr{{Camera

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