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Patrimonio (Italian pronunciation: [patriˈmɔːnjo]; French: [patʁimɔnjo]; Corsican: Patrimoniu, [patriˈmɔnju]) is a commune in the French department of Upper Corsica, collectivity and island of Corsica.
The inhabitants are known as patrimoniens and patrimoniennes in French, patrimuninchi (singular: patrimunincu, patrimuninca) in Corsican, and patrimoniesi (singular: patrimoniese) in Italian.
Geography
Located 12 km from Bastia and 4 km from the micro-region of Saint-Florent, this wine-growing commune is the gateway to the Cap Corse (peninsula at the northernmost point of Corsica).
History
The village of Patrimonio is known for the quality of its AOC (quality-controlled designation of origin) wines and for its guitar nights. The festival lasts for a week.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 345 | — |
| 1968 | 393 | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 397 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 447 | +12.6% |
| 1990 | 546 | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 645 | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 666 | +3.3% |
Sights
- A menhir (or standing stone) found in a vine in 1964 by two labourers, the Gilormini brothers from Patrimonio. (The menhir is called "U Nativu".)
- St. Martin's Church (San Martinu)
- The small Santa Maria chapel
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
External links
- Photos of the village
- Official site (in French) of the annual guitar festival (Les Nuits de la guitare de Patrimonio)
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