Origin and history

The church of the Annunciation of Cassano is a monument located in the municipality of Montegrosso, in the Corsican region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a dedication to the Annunciation, a recurring theme in the medieval or modern churches of the region. In Corsica, parish churches like Cassano played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and sometimes refuge.

Their architecture and decoration often reflected local influences, mixing island traditions and external inputs, including Italian and Genoese. These buildings were generally built and maintained by the inhabitants, demonstrating their attachment to the faith and their territory.