Perched high above the Rizzanese valley, the village of Zoza is a true testament to traditional Corsican architecture. With its typical houses, it offers a panorama of styles ranging from the rustic 'caseddu', a reflection of Corsican farming life, to elegant mansions with rendered facades and wrought-iron balconies, or defensive towers.
These homes tell the story of a community with many faces, rooted in its traditions, which has managed to preserve its heritage over the centuries.
The spiritual heart of the village is the church of Santa Margherita, with its campanile and majestic stature, set at the foot of the village. This place of worship, the community's rallying point, is characterised by its simple yet characterful architecture, typical of the region. On entering the village, visitors are greeted by a large wooden cross, a gift from a local craftsman, which bears witness to the local faith and craftsmanship, and invites them to discover a village that is both humble and full of symbolism.
Its privileged position offers panoramic views of the Rizzanese river and the surrounding mountains, an invitation to contemplate and explore the surrounding area. Despite the village's nickname - Zoza di mala furtuna: d'inguernu mai soli, d'istati mai luna (Zoza, a village with a bad exposure: never sunny in winter and no moon in summer) - a visit here is sure to delight attentive travellers.
