https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1227920 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1227920 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:28:05 +0000 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:28:05 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48707370/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-04,doc-48707370 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:41:04 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48707370/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/70/48707370.4618bec5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only on Corsica things have changed dramatically over the centuries. Today all around the coast are tourist spots and the beaches are dotted with hotels and bungalows. But tourism has seasons. End of October the tourists are all back home and all boards and canoes wait on the beach for the next spring.</div> Bonifacio - Maora Plage <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48707370/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/70/48707370.4618bec5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not only on Corsica things have changed dramatically over the centuries. Today all around the coast are tourist spots and the beaches are dotted with hotels and bungalows. But tourism has seasons. End of October the tourists are all back home and all boards and canoes wait on the beach for the next spring.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48706130/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48706130 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:07:47 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48706130/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/30/48706130.dbbf910f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> <br /> In a few minutes the light will be switched off here. The laundry shop will fall asleep. <br /> <br /> Passing the shop again half an hour later I could hear slight snoring coming from the large dryers half an hour later.</div> Bonifacio - Le Lavoir de la Marine <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48706130/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/30/48706130.dbbf910f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> <br /> In a few minutes the light will be switched off here. The laundry shop will fall asleep. <br /> <br /> Passing the shop again half an hour later I could hear slight snoring coming from the large dryers half an hour later.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48704112/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48704112 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:09:43 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48704112/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/12/48704112.3f546172.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> Bonifacio´s yacht harbour at dusk has lots of different foods to offer. Looks like panini are not really in high demand.</div> Bonifacio - Panini <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48704112/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/12/48704112.3f546172.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> Bonifacio´s yacht harbour at dusk has lots of different foods to offer. Looks like panini are not really in high demand.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703978/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48703978 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:56:37 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703978/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/78/48703978.2d05eb90.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> Bonifacio´s yacht harbour at dusk. In the back the massive citadel. To the left a long row of restaurants.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703978/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/78/48703978.2d05eb90.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> Bonifacio´s yacht harbour at dusk. In the back the massive citadel. To the left a long row of restaurants.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703618/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48703618 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:26:14 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703618/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/18/48703618.d5d608d9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="116" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> <br /> The cliffs seen from Bonifacio. On the very right (and very small) the lighthouse of the "Capo de Pertusato" can be seen.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703618/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/18/48703618.d5d608d9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="116" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.<br /> <br /> The cliffs seen from Bonifacio. On the very right (and very small) the lighthouse of the "Capo de Pertusato" can be seen.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703016/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48703016 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:20:44 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703016/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/16/48703016.faf35ca0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="117" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress. Seen near the tower is a diagonal black line.<br /> <br /> This is the "Escalier du roi d'Aragon" ("Staircase of King of Aragon"). The staircase is composed by 187 steps carved into the cliff with an inclination of approximately 45°.<br /> <br /> A local legend tells, that in 1420 Alfonso V of Aragon had this stairs built by his troops in only one night. It took probably longer than that but may be created to cut off Bonifacio from a drinkig water during the fifve months long siege. The Genoese colony resisted the siege</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48703016/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/16/48703016.faf35ca0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="117" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress. Seen near the tower is a diagonal black line.<br /> <br /> This is the "Escalier du roi d'Aragon" ("Staircase of King of Aragon"). The staircase is composed by 187 steps carved into the cliff with an inclination of approximately 45°.<br /> <br /> A local legend tells, that in 1420 Alfonso V of Aragon had this stairs built by his troops in only one night. It took probably longer than that but may be created to cut off Bonifacio from a drinkig water during the fifve months long siege. The Genoese colony resisted the siege</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48702830/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-03,doc-48702830 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:56:49 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48702830/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/28/30/48702830.84c9f6fd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48702830/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/28/30/48702830.84c9f6fd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701922/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-02,doc-48701922 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:41:29 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701922/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/22/48701922.ad017814.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="123" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701922/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/22/48701922.ad017814.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="123" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701248/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-06-02,doc-48701248 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:53:11 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701248/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/48/48701248.7609057f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48701248/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/48/48701248.7609057f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour. The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48685476/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-29,doc-48685476 Wed, 29 May 2019 11:34:46 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48685476/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/76/48685476.2f3ac1bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="165" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.<br /> <br /> The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48685476/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/76/48685476.2f3ac1bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="165" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.<br /> <br /> The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48684954/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-29,doc-48684954 Wed, 29 May 2019 09:43:20 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48684954/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/54/48684954.69689722.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.<br /> <br /> The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress. "Il Torrione" is - originally - a watchtower erected by the Tuscans in the 9th century. It's been demolioshed and rebuilt several times. The most recent destruction was in 1901, as it gave enemy artillery too good a marker onto the town. "Il Torrione" of today is a 1980 reconstruction.</div> Bonifacio - Il Torrione <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48684954/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/54/48684954.69689722.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.<br /> <br /> The unique location has repeatedly made Bonifacio the center of military conflict, so over the centuries it was built into a massive fortress. "Il Torrione" is - originally - a watchtower erected by the Tuscans in the 9th century. It's been demolioshed and rebuilt several times. The most recent destruction was in 1901, as it gave enemy artillery too good a marker onto the town. "Il Torrione" of today is a 1980 reconstruction.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683682/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48683682 Tue, 28 May 2019 21:49:02 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683682/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/82/48683682.0a8e63e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.</div> Bonifacio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683682/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/82/48683682.0a8e63e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Bonifacio is the southernmost town on the island of Corsica. The town is divided into into two areas: the medieval old town ("ville haute") and the marina in the harbour area. The upper town is located on a 900-metre-long, narrow tongue of lime- and sandstone land parallel to the coast. On its seafront the promontory slopes from a height of about 70 metres perpendicular to the sea. On the land side, a fjord-like bay is cut into the limestone, forming a well-protected natural harbour.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683650/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48683650 Tue, 28 May 2019 21:20:42 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683650/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/50/48683650.95b7ef95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel (13,70 m x 6,70 m) is currently under some renovation.</div> Bonifacio - Santa Reparata <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683650/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/50/48683650.95b7ef95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel (13,70 m x 6,70 m) is currently under some renovation.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683312/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48683312 Tue, 28 May 2019 19:46:03 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683312/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/12/48683312.1b6b3250.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel (13,70 m x 6,70 m) has a simple tympanum over the door. A cross, flanked by two sheep.</div> Bonifacio - Santa Reparata <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48683312/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/12/48683312.1b6b3250.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel (13,70 m x 6,70 m) has a simple tympanum over the door. A cross, flanked by two sheep.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48680550/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48680550 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:42:40 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48680550/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/50/48680550.c50586bf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel is 13,70 m x 6,70 m.</div> Bonifacio - Santa Reparata <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48680550/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/50/48680550.c50586bf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Santa Reparata is well hidden a few kilometres north of Bonifacio.<br /> <br /> The chapel of today was erected obviously in two periods. The apse and the eastern pediment, built of small white limestones, are the oldest parts. These may date back to the 7th century (some doubt that). The nave was built 12th or 13th century. The chapel is 13,70 m x 6,70 m.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678820/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48678820 Tue, 28 May 2019 09:58:55 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678820/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/20/48678820.61f07f8b.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> A self service pharmacy in Porto-Vecchio.</div> Porto-Vecchio - Pharma (2 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678820/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/20/48678820.61f07f8b.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> A self service pharmacy in Porto-Vecchio.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678040/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48678040 Tue, 28 May 2019 09:04:50 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678040/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/40/48678040.7b1566ad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Located just opposite Saint Jean-Baptiste (right) is the Sainte Croix chapel, that is older than the parish church. It was erected in 1656 and is still owned and used by a "confrérie"</div> Porto-Vecchio - Sainte Croix <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48678040/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/40/48678040.7b1566ad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Located just opposite Saint Jean-Baptiste (right) is the Sainte Croix chapel, that is older than the parish church. It was erected in 1656 and is still owned and used by a "confrérie"</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48677994/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-28,doc-48677994 Tue, 28 May 2019 08:43:34 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48677994/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/94/48677994.5bfdb25e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century. There are special offers for the pious parishioners inside the church.</div> Porto-Vecchio - Saint Jean-Baptiste <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48677994/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/94/48677994.5bfdb25e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century. There are special offers for the pious parishioners inside the church.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676450/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-27,doc-48676450 Mon, 27 May 2019 22:04:32 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676450/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/50/48676450.1b1b5a23.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste is in the centre of Porto-Vecchio. The granite building was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century.</div> Porto-Vecchio - Saint Jean-Baptiste <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676450/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/50/48676450.1b1b5a23.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste is in the centre of Porto-Vecchio. The granite building was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676364/in/album/1227920 tag:ipernity.com,2019-05-27,doc-48676364 Mon, 27 May 2019 21:53:59 +0000 2018-10-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676364/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/64/48676364.7974ed7f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste is in the centre of Porto-Vecchio. The granite building was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century.</div> Porto-Vecchio - Saint Jean-Baptiste <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/48676364/in/album/1227920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/64/48676364.7974ed7f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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.<br /> <br /> Saint Jean-Baptiste is in the centre of Porto-Vecchio. The granite building was erected on the foundations of an old Genoese church in the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles