Appietto (; ) is a commune in the

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department of

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on the island of

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Geography

Appietto is located 17 km from

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, and stretches from the Gozzi mount to the coastline of the Gulf of Lava. This historic village culminates at 480 meters, while the rest of the town consists of several ancient villages (Volpaja, Lava Listincone, Picchio, Piscia Rossa) and recent subdivisions (Monté Nebbio, Chiosu Vecchiu, Vanghone, Filletta). The Ruisseau de Lava flows through the commune from east to west. It enters the sea in the Golfe de Lava, which has been designated a

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site.

Sights

* Chapel St Cyr: This

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is located on the heights of Appietto. It is oriented eastwards. It remains in ruins today. *Ciuttulaghja: An

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. It is located in the commune. * Torra di Pelusella: A

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Population

References

Communes of Corse-du-Sud {{CorseSud-geo-stub

Geography

Sights

Population

See also

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