Construction of church XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Presumed period of construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The parish church Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, known as Santa Maria Assunta, in its entirety, situated at the place known as Parrocchia, on Parcel No. 142, shown in the cadastre section B. A plan is annexed to the order: registration by order of 7 April 2014 as amended by order of 3 November 2022
Origin and history
The parish church Santa Maria Assunta de Brando is a religious monument located in the municipality of Brando, Corsica. Its construction dates back to the seventeenth century, a period marked by a sacred architecture often sober but adapted to the needs of local communities. This type of building then served as a central place of worship for the inhabitants, while playing a major social and cultural role in everyday life.
In the 17th century, Corsica was a region where agricultural and pastoral activities dominated the local economy. Parish churches, like Santa Maria Assunta, were essential gathering points for both religious ceremonies and collective decisions. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the organization of villages and the maintenance of local traditions.
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