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Visit La Porta
The village of La Porta is situated in the mountainous Castagniccia region of eastern Corsica, and is one of several traditional villages in great locations overlooking the forests and mountains.
Nestling in the chestnut forests below Monte San Petrone, La Porta was at one time the regional capital of Castagniccia.
Exploring La Porta
Only a small village, La Porta doesn't take long to visit. It is particularly noteworthy among the castagniccia villages because of its imposing church and belltower.
The Church of Saint John the Baptist, built in the early 18th century, is a very impressive baroque style church with a decorative facade.
The exuberant style continues inside the church, which features colourful wall paintings and furnishings, two painted sculptures of Christ and the cross (16th/17th centuries) and an interesting collection of other artworks, typically dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Just next to the church there is an ornate 40m tall belltower that dominates both the church and the village of La Porta. You will also see two grand funeral chapels in the center of La Porta.
Attractions nearby
The nearby hamlets of Ficaja and Querticello also deserve a stroll while you are in La Porta, to enjoy more of the traditional stone houses and lovely views of the area.
You can find more local travel ideas in the guide.
Map of La Porta and places to visit
Places to visit near La Porta
Morosaglia
Morosaglia in the Castagniccia region is best known as the birthplace of Pasquale Paoli, first leader of Corsica
Piedicroce
Piedicroce is a small village in the peaceful setting of the Castagniccia region of Eastern Corsica
Casinca
Casinca is a picturesque region of hill villages in north-east Corsica between Castagniccia and Bastia
Castagniccia
Castagniccia is a quiet region of chestnut forests and quiet villages to the east of the Corsican mountains
Nebbio
The nebbio is a quiet region south of saint-Florent known for its villages and vineyards
Popolasca
Popolasca is a small village in the mountains of central Corsica in the shadow of the very scenic rocky ridge of the aiguilles de Popolasca
Moltifao
Moltifao is a village in an imposing hilltop position with great views in all directions
