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Origin and history

The Genoese bridge over the Tavignano, located in Altiani in Upper Corsica, is an emblematic work of Genoese influence in Corsica. Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 14 January 1977, it illustrates the strategic importance of bridges for the control of river axes and exchanges between the Corsican valleys. Its architecture, typical of genoese constructions, integrates into a landscape marked by the Tavignano gorges, today a popular site for hiking and discovering natural landscapes.

Tavignano, the longest river of Corsica after the Golo with 88.7 km, crosses 16 communes of Haute-Corse, including Altiani. Its watershed, with an area of 810 km2, has been managed by the Corsican Basin Committee since 2002. The river, known for its exceptional floods (like the one of 1976, reaching 4,960 m3/s), and its spectacular landscapes, is also a Natura 2000 site reflecting its ecological and heritage importance.

Altiani, like the other municipalities crossed by Tavignano, has historically taken advantage of this river for agricultural activities, water supply and travel. Bridges, such as that of Altiani, played a key role in structuring territories and connecting isolated villages. Today, these works, combined with the natural richness of Tavignano, attract lovers of history and nature, while recalling the Genoese heritage in Corsica.

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