Rogliano, Haute-Corse

Rogliano (also Ruglianu ) is a commune of 553 inhabitants ( 1 January 2011 ) in the Haute- Corse on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. It belongs to Canton Capobianco. It consists of eight villages that are in the Cap Corse at the foot of Monte Poggio, surrounded by olive and chestnut groves. The etymology of the place name Rogliano ( Pagus Aurelianus ) refers to a former Roman settlement.

Great visit had the place than in December 1869, the Empress Eugenie with the imperial yacht harbor of Macinaggio started off after she inaugurated the Suez Canal.

History

The ruins of three castles, monastery and fortified ( partially decayed ) towers are reminiscent of the former importance of the place where the famous family because Mare was established since the 12th century. She lived in the San Colombano castle and ruled over most of the Corsican North Cape. The churches of Saint - Agnel (16th century) and Saint -Côme -et -Saint- Damien remained.

Attractions

In the village is the pre-Romanesque Zweiapsidenkirche Santa Maria della Chiappella.