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The Church of St Marguerite of Carcheto-Brustico is a Catholic religious building located in the department of Upper Corsica, in the commune of Carcheto-Brustico. Built in the 17th and 18th centuries by local artisans of the Castagniccia, it embodies the Corsican Baroque style, with a harmonious facade of stones with warm hues and a sober yet touching interior, despite paintings today deteriorated. Its imposing bell tower, openwork and divided into six levels, dominates the landscape and makes it one of the most picturesque churches in the region.

The church, oriented north-south, has a main facade structured in three levels separated by cornices, surmounted by a curved pediment. The carved door, framed with columns and surmounted by a niche edicle, reflects local craftsmanship. Inside, a single nave is flanked by six side chapels, while the bedside combines a rectangular body and a five-sided apse. Ranked a historical monument by decree of 22 October 1976, the church is also on the Plan Terrier of 1776, attesting to its seniority and central role in the community.

The building, owned by the municipality, is currently being restored to preserve its architectural and artistic heritage. Its bell tower, backed by the east wall, and its location in the Castagniccia landscape make it a symbol of Corsican Baroque heritage. The sources, notably the work of Nicolas Mattei on the Baroque churches of Corsica, underline its importance in the religious and architectural history of the island.

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