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Formerly the Convent of St. Francis, it was founded in 1236 in the town of Novale, down from its current location. The sect of Giovannali would have found refuge before its extermination. Rebuilt in 1354, it underwent changes until 1716.

On April 15, 1736 begins an extraordinary adventure that will enthrall Europe. By being elected King of Corsica Baron Theodore de Neuhoff gives birth to the Constitution so-called "Alesani".
No character will have marked the history of Corsica in a manner as brief yet unforgettable. The Moor's head that was on its coat of arms was taken up by Pascal Paoli as a symbol of independent Corsica.

The main events of the day on September 8, the day of the Nativity, are undoubtedly those that take place Casamaccioli at Lavasina Alisgiani and where you can admire during the procession, the beautiful and moving picture of the Virgin Cherry attributed to Italian painter Sano di Pietro (fifteenth century).