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The church Saint-Michel de Lucciana, located in the municipality of the same name in Corsica, is a baroque building built in the 1st quarter of the 17th century. She succeeded a former Romanesque chapel, which she took over as a parish church. This monument illustrates the architectural transition between the Romanesque and Baroque styles, while integrating local elements such as the schist masonry marked with bolt holes.

The main facade, structured on two levels and surmounted by a circular pediment, reflects the Baroque influence. The bell tower, erected on four levels, was restored in 1837 with carpentry, while the side door was revised in 1840. Inside, a unique nave vaulted in a cradle, interrupted by a dome at the cross of the transept, leads to a flat choir preceded by a walk and a marble balustrade. Three side chapels house richly decorated altar-retables, testimonies of the religious fascist of the era.

The church has been the subject of several restoration campaigns over the centuries, notably for its roof and main gate in the 1970s. Ranked among the Historical Monuments by a decree of 22 April 1994, it now belongs to the commune. Its architecture, combining local tradition and Baroque influences, makes it a remarkable example of the Corsican religious heritage of the seventeenth century.

The location of the building, at 30 Au Village à Lucciana (20290), is documented in the Merimée base under the code Insee 2B148 (Haute-Corse). Although the practical information on visits is not detailed in the sources, its communal ownership status suggests potential accessibility to the public. The photographs available, such as Pierre Bona's Creative Commons license, highlight its distinctive architectural features.

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