Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Corte

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century and a baptistery from the same time are located just outside Corte. Neighbouring this complex is a large given up military area with different buildings and hangars that now rust and crumble.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century and a baptistery from the same time are located just outside Corte. Neighbouring this complex is a large given up military area with different buildings and hangars that now rust and crumble.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor. Seen here is the better preserved baptistery from the same time. For me this looks like a very rough trikonchos (clover), similar to many "round" baptiseries and chapels. Inside the baptistery.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor. Seen here is the better preserved baptistery from the same time. For me this looks like a very rough trikonchos (clover), similar to many "round" baptiseries and chapels. Inside the baptistery.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor. Seen here is the better preserved baptistery from the same time. For me this looks like a very rough trikonchos (clover), similar to many "round" baptiseries and chapels.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor and verified that the church plan was three naves separated by two rows of pillars. Located to the left is the better preserved baptistery from the same time. It has a clover - blueprint, what means a rectangular "nave" with three apses.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor and verified that the church plan was three naves separated by two rows of pillars. Located next to it stands (behind the tree) a better preserved baptistery from the same time.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor and verified that the church plan was three naves separated by two rows of pillars. Located next to it stands a better preserved baptistery from the same time.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The ruins of San Giovanni Battista, a three-nave pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century. For a long time this church has been reduced to its only apse. Excavations in the 1950s uncovered the base of the walls, the original floor and verified that the church plan was three naves separated by two rows of pillars. Located next to it stands a better preserved baptistery from the same time.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The rocky outcrop was already fortified in the 9th century. A castle was built from 1419 on commissioned by Vincentello d'Istria, viceroy of Aragon. It is locally called "Nid d'aigle" (Eagle´s Nest). Around this castle the "Citadelle de Corte" was built. It was completed, when Corte was the capital of the Corsican Republic, that ended after the defeat of Corsican forces at the Battle of Ponte Novu (1769). Under Louis XV. and Louis XVI barracks were erected inside the citadelle, that later were converted into a prison. Between 1962 and 1983 the citadel was occupied by the Légion étrangère ("French foreign legion"), but meanwhile here is a museum.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The rocky outcrop was already fortified in the 9th century. A castle was built from 1419 on commissioned by Vincentello d'Istria, viceroy of Aragon. It is locally called "Nid d'aigle" (Eagle´s Nest). Around this castle the "Citadelle de Corte" was built. It was completed, when Corte was the capital of the Corsican Republic, that ended after the defeat of Corsican forces at the Battle of Ponte Novu (1769). Under Louis XV. and Louis XVI barracks were erected inside the citadelle, that later were converted into a prison. Between 1962 and 1983 the citadel was occupied by the Légion étrangère ("French foreign legion"), but meanwhile here is a museum.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. The "Eglise de l'Annonciation" was erected in the center of Corte around 1450 and got rebuilt in the 17th. The outer walls of the church have still bullet holes in it from the intense fighting that went on in this area during the Corsican war of independence in the mid 18th century.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. Pascal Paoli (aka "Pasquale Paoli"), born in 1725, still known as "U Babbu di a patria" on the island, the "Father of the Fatherland" , wrote the constitution of the Corsican Republic, a representative democracy. Corte was the capital of this republic 1755-1769. Today the island´s only university is in Corte, named "Università di Corsica Pasquale Paoli". And of course the "Poissonnerie St. Flore".

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. Pascal Paoli (aka "Pasquale Paoli"), born in 1725, is still known as "U Babbu di a patria" on the island, the "Father of the Fatherland". He was a Corsican patriot, statesman and leader of the resistance movements against the Genoese and later French rule. He became the president of the Executive Council of the General Diet of the People of Corsica, and also designed and wrote the Constitution of the state, supported by his secretary Carlo Buonaparte, the father of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Corsican Republic was a representative democracy asserting that the elected Diet of Corsican representatives had no master. Paoli held his office by election. It made him commander-in-chief of the armed forces as well as chief magistrate. In terms of de facto exercise of power, the Genoese held the coastal cities, which they could defend from the citadels, but the Corsican republic controlled the rest of the island from Corte, its capital. Following the French conquest of Corsica in 1768, Paoli led the Corsican resistance. Following the defeat of Corsican forces at the Battle of Ponte Novu (1769) he was forced into exile in Britain. He returned after the French Revolution and helped to create the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom which lasted between 1794 and 1796. After the island was re-occupied by France he again went into exile in Britain where he died in 1807.

The island of Corsica is one of the 18 regions of France. It was colonized the Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Etruscans and the Romans. After the Roman empire collapsed, Corsica got invaded by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. For a short while the island belonged to the Byzantine Empire, then the Franks granted the island to the Pope, in the early 11th century Pisa and Genoa together freed the island from the threat of Arab invasion. The island came under the influence of the Republic of Pisa, later it belonged to Genua for centuries. In 1755 after a long fight for independence from Genoa the independent Corsican Republic was proclaimed, but in 1769, when the island was conquered by France. As the areas near the coast over centuries have been threatened by attacks and raids of pirates many old hamlets and dwellings are wide inland, high in the mountains. Pascal Paoli (aka "Pasquale Paoli"), born in 1725, is still known as "U Babbu di a patria" on the island, the "Father of the Fatherland". He was a Corsican patriot, statesman and leader of the resistance movements against the Genoese and later French rule. He became the president of the Executive Council of the General Diet of the People of Corsica, and also designed and wrote the Constitution of the state, supported by his secretary Carlo Buonaparte, the father of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Corsican Republic was a representative democracy asserting that the elected Diet of Corsican representatives had no master. Paoli held his office by election. It made him commander-in-chief of the armed forces as well as chief magistrate. In terms of de facto exercise of power, the Genoese held the coastal cities, which they could defend from the citadels, but the Corsican republic controlled the rest of the island from Corte, its capital. Following the French conquest of Corsica in 1768, Paoli led the Corsican resistance. Following the defeat of Corsican forces at the Battle of Ponte Novu (1769) he was forced into exile in Britain. He returned after the French Revolution and helped to create the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom which lasted between 1794 and 1796. After the island was re-occupied by France he again went into exile in Britain where he died in 1807.