Tourist information:
Corte or the heart of the "Corsican nation"
The town of Corte was long known for hosting the cultural center of the whole region of Corsica. This small town in the heart of the department of Corsica about 70 miles from Bastia, has a population of about 6700 inhabitants. Perched on a hill, the town of Corte was illustrated in the story to becoming the historical and national capital of Corsica, including the Headquarters in political, administrative and cultural Corsica inspired by Pasquale Paoli, "father of the fatherland".
History of Corte
Founded in 1419 by Vicentellu Istra between valleys of Tavignanu and Restonica, the city of Corte was illustrated in 1745 during a famous battle, which saw the advent of a revolutionary hero Corsican Jean Pierre Gaffory, who led his troops to victory in this famous battle.
After this battle, the city of Corte became the symbol of Corsican nationalism! A few years later, the city of Corte became the cultural, political and administrative Corsican capital. This "new nation" founded by Pasquale Paoli, had a constitution which was largely inspired by the elite of the 18th century. The city hosted the Museum of Corsica, and a university, which made this city a very special city for the Corsicans.
Cultures and traditions in the town of Corte
Marked by his Corsican nationalism, Corte had grown for several centuries, cultures and traditions that make this city, a place renowned for tourism. Among all the traditions, mention may be made to very famous religious rites such as the famous "Santa di u Niolu" which is held on September 8 in Casamaccioli, the revival of the brotherhoods, the procession of Saint Eliseu, the feast of Theophilus which takes place on May 19, ... One can also note that the city of Corte has a unique architectural heritage throughout the department of Corsica with a particular religious, artistic and architecturally heritage with frescoes, chapels and bell towers.
Skills and crafts in the town of Corte
The town of Corte is also marked by many traditions and an important skill. Very worthy heirs of Corsican cultural traditions, artisans and merchants of the town of Corte work with great expertise and raw materials such as : earth, leather, wood and wool. You will have the opportunity to contemplate their works throughout the year especially during craft fairs. The artisans create Corte carpet knives, textiles, toys and numerous other unique and very broadly representative products.
