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 Cross in Poggio at Albertacce (Corsica)
N 42° 20.278 E 008° 59.616
32T E 499472 N 4687301
Close to the road D580 above village Poggio, at spot offering a beautiful vista over the picturesque Niolu valley, you can find classic wooden cross with nice gold-plated decorations...
Waymark Code: WM7DV5
Location: Corse, France
Date Posted: 10/11/2009
Views: 15
The given coordinates, small ground at turning of the road D580 above village Poggio near Albertacce, are offering a beautiful vista over the picturesque Niolu valley. And here, at this contemplative place, you can also find notable classic wooden cross with gold-plated hearts, symbols of Christ's sacrifice...
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Wood
Characteristics of this cross:
Classic plain wooden cross, 2.5 m tall, with unusual iron reinforcement in the small Latin cross shape. The cross with standart INRI tag metal is also beautifully decorated by gold-plated Christ's hearts (one is speared and surrounded by spinous crown, the second is burning, with small cross and also bounded by thorns) and by a star.
Describe the location:
Turning of the road D518 above small Corsican village Poggiuo near Albertacce, location which offers a beautiful vista over valley Niolu and surrounding mountains including the highest peak of Corsica - Monte Cinto.
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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