Bigorno

Bigorno ( Corsican: Bigornu ) is a municipality with a population of 78 (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Haute- Corse on the French island of Corsica.

Geography

The town is located about 670 meters above sea level on the slope of a side valley of the river Golo, which forms the southern boundary of the municipality. The municipality is bordered to the north by Piève, on the northeast by Murato, to the east by Campitello, to the south and to the west by Bisinchi Lento. The highest point is Mont Pietra Polo with 1106 m asl

Attractions

• Church of the Assumption (Santa Maria Assunta ) from the 18th century
• War memorial
• Remains of Roman chapels: Santo Stefano, San Marcello and Sant'Agostino

Demography

Regular events

On 15 August, in Bigorno Assumption, the patronal feast of the church, particularly celebrated.

Economy

The municipal area controlled designation of origin (AOC ) for Brocciu cheese, apply olive oil ( Huile d' olive de Corse - Oliu di Corsica ), Honey ( Miel de Corse - Mele di Corsica ) and chestnut flour ( Farine de châtaigne corse - Farina Castagnina corsa ) and protected geographical indications ( PGI ) wine ( Ile de Beauté blanc, rosé or rouge and Méditerranée blanc, rosé and rouge ).