Vico, Corse-du-Sud

Vico ( Corsican: Vicu ) is a commune with 850 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Corse- du- Sud in the Corsica region.

Geography

Vico is the capital of the hilly region Cruzzini. Villages are next to Vico Chigliani, Nesa and Appriciani.

History

The once-fortified Vico was in 1459 the scene of a massacre of the Genoese governor at the Spinola family Leca. The place served as the 16th century the bishops of Sagone as a residence. The monastery was formed in 1481 under Bishop Casanelli d'Istria in the 19th century, its present shape.

Population

Attractions

  • Historic town center
  • Convent of Saint François (founded in 1451 )

Personalities

  • Marie -Dominique Culioli ( pharmacist from Vico daughter ) was married from 1982 with the later French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
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