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The Sainte-Marguerite chapel in Sorio is a 17th-century religious building located in the Sorio communal cemetery in Upper Corsica. It is characterized by a single rectangular nave extended by a semicircular apse arched in cul-de-four. This type of architecture, sober and functional, is representative of the small Corsican rural churches of the time, often integrated into community funeral spaces.

The walls of the abside house remarkable murals, illustrating the theme of the Eternal Father in majesty, surrounded by evangelists and apostles. These frescoes, although partially preserved, bear witness to the influence of Baroque sacred art in Corsica, marked by a didactic iconography designed to educate the faithful. The front door, described as a classic example of local style, also reflects the region's artisanal traditions.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 24 September 1936, the chapel is now in ruins, but its classification underlines its heritage importance. Available data indicate an approximate location near Pievanaccia, although geographical accuracy remains limited. No information is provided on its current accessibility or possible tourist functions.

The seventeenth century in Corsica corresponds to a period of profound changes, marked by genoese domination and social tensions. Rural chapels, like Sorio, played a central role in community life: places of worship, but also places of gathering and collective memory. Their decoration, often financed by local brotherhoods or families, reflected both popular piety and social prestige issues.

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