Ersa, Haute-Corse
Encyclopedia
Ersa is a commune
of the Haute-Corse
department of France
on the island of Corsica
.
to the West, to Rogliano
to the East. Ersa is covered with shrubs and arid summits. The coast, which is carved to the West by the Cape Grossu (Cape Grosso) and the Punta of Corno of Becco, has beautiful beaches of sand and pebbles. The commune is watered by the streams Acqua Tignose and Granaghjulu on its undulating slopes of the Mount Maghjore (364 m).
The commune experienced Turkish
occupation during 1555 to 1571.
In 1592 the Republic of Genoa
annexed Ersa, which allied itself to Pascal Paoli in 1757.
Until the 17th century, the Cape Corse was the target of frequent incursions of barbaric pirates.
When Corse joined France at the end of the 17th century there were 1130 inhabitants, highly involved in the cultivation of grapes for wine. Since then the population has dropped to about 135 inhabitants.
The ancient small port of Barcaghju, situated at the rear of the bay, near to the mouth of river Acqua Tignose, offers a panorama of the island of Giraglia
. It occupies the location of a pre-Roman village. One finds here the chapel of Saint Peter and 2 km (1.2 mi) to the south the wrecked chapel Saint-Lucie. Its grand beach of fine sand presents a spectacular sand-dune. Near the commune of Rogliano, is the Genoese tower of Agnello
, framing on the headland of Cape Agnello.
The second sea-front, Tollare, at the mouth of the River Granaghjulu, extends its ancient mansions around that of its chapel Saint-Anne and its round Genoese tower.
has been removed. A new garbage recycling site
has been created since 1 January 2009.
20 wind turbine
s (aerogenerators) have been erected (13 on Ersa and 7 on the neighbouring Rogliano). Inquiries of the French justice were undertaken because money was stolen for private and political purpose.
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
of the Haute-Corse
Haute-Corse
Haute-Corse is a French department. It constitutes the northern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the department of Corse was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud...
department of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
on the island of Corsica
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
.
Geography
Ersa is the northernmost commune of Corsica. It extends from CenturiCenturi, Haute-Corse
Centuri is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.-Population:-References:*...
to the West, to Rogliano
Rogliano, Haute-Corse
Rogliano is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of Capobianco Canton, which it shares with Barrettali, Cagnano, Centuri, Ersa, Luri, Meria, Morsiglia, Pino and Tomino...
to the East. Ersa is covered with shrubs and arid summits. The coast, which is carved to the West by the Cape Grossu (Cape Grosso) and the Punta of Corno of Becco, has beautiful beaches of sand and pebbles. The commune is watered by the streams Acqua Tignose and Granaghjulu on its undulating slopes of the Mount Maghjore (364 m).
History
The ancient Latin name of Ersa is Arsia. Human occupation predated Roman conquest.The commune experienced Turkish
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
occupation during 1555 to 1571.
In 1592 the Republic of Genoa
Republic of Genoa
The Most Serene Republic of Genoa |Ligurian]]: Repúbrica de Zêna) was an independent state from 1005 to 1797 in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast, as well as Corsica from 1347 to 1768, and numerous other territories throughout the Mediterranean....
annexed Ersa, which allied itself to Pascal Paoli in 1757.
Until the 17th century, the Cape Corse was the target of frequent incursions of barbaric pirates.
When Corse joined France at the end of the 17th century there were 1130 inhabitants, highly involved in the cultivation of grapes for wine. Since then the population has dropped to about 135 inhabitants.
Villages
The villages of the commune of Ersa lie between the two summits. They are connected by the departmental route D80.- 'Rota'
- 'Boticella' - this dominant village is grouped of the chapel Saint Jean-Baptiste;
- 'Cucincu' - in the small hamlet discovers itself the chapel Saint-Peters
- 'Granaghjulu' - the mansions are perched and the lanes compact - the church Saint Andrew and its steeple are historic monuments.
- 'Guadellu'- the vast church Saint Andrew, today ruined, is the intermediate of the chapel of confraternity Santa-Croce.
- 'Gualdu' - this hamlet in the middle of Piazza raises itself to a square tower and the chapel Sainte- Anne
- 'Piazza': Chief town—an ancient convent of Capucins dating to XVIIe century and sheltering the town hall, the school and the room of functions - the ancient church of the convent , Santa-Maria-Assunta, is today a parish - with the likewise chapel Saint-Antonie
- 'Poghju'- one discovers here a round towerTorra di PoghjuThe Torra di Poghju is a Genoese tower in Corsica, located in the commune of Ersa, Haute-Corse.It is one of the Official Historical Monuments of France.-Notes and references:...
, hence the chapels Saint-Joseph and Saint-Roch - 'Suertu'- this village abandon to the ? San Nicolau is always dominated by the ruined chapel of the same name.
The ancient small port of Barcaghju, situated at the rear of the bay, near to the mouth of river Acqua Tignose, offers a panorama of the island of Giraglia
Giraglia
Giraglia is a French island at the northern tip of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its lighthouse and for the Torra di Giraglia, a Genoese tower which is an Official Historical Monuments of France....
. It occupies the location of a pre-Roman village. One finds here the chapel of Saint Peter and 2 km (1.2 mi) to the south the wrecked chapel Saint-Lucie. Its grand beach of fine sand presents a spectacular sand-dune. Near the commune of Rogliano, is the Genoese tower of Agnello
Torra d'Agnellu
The Torra d'Agnellu is a Genoese tower in Corsica, located in the commune of Rogliano .The Torra d'Agnellu was built at the end of the 16th century.It is one of the Official Historical Monuments of France.-Notes and references:...
, framing on the headland of Cape Agnello.
The second sea-front, Tollare, at the mouth of the River Granaghjulu, extends its ancient mansions around that of its chapel Saint-Anne and its round Genoese tower.
Population
Environment
The old garbage dumpLandfill
A landfill site , is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment...
has been removed. A new garbage recycling site
Civic amenity site
A civic amenity site or household waste recycling centre is a facility where the public can dispose of household waste and also often containing recycling points. Civic amenity sites are run by the local authority in a given area. Collection points for recyclable waste such as green waste,...
has been created since 1 January 2009.
20 wind turbine
Wind turbine
A wind turbine is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used to produce electricity, the device may be called a wind generator or wind charger. If the mechanical energy is used to drive machinery, such as for grinding grain or...
s (aerogenerators) have been erected (13 on Ersa and 7 on the neighbouring Rogliano). Inquiries of the French justice were undertaken because money was stolen for private and political purpose.