Sartene is an old strengthened city. Theatre of many conflicts, Field of the lords of Rocca, the fortification will be essential after the raids carried out by the Turks who made many victims and many prisoners. Thus Sartène will rise on a rocky outcrop.
The church Santa Maria is to be seen absolutely. Built at the XVIIIe century it shelters the crucifix and the chains of Catenacciu, as well as many tables and statues. Its marble high altar is classified historic building.
Beside the town hall, one can visit the old palate of the authorities génoises. This monument dates from XVIe century
In the old prison to also visit the center of prehistory
But Sartène is for the walker, the pleasure of strolling in the old paved lanes (street of Bartoli brothers, street Caramama, street of the Purgatory,…) , sometimes obscure, and to borrow the old stone staircases. this strolls will take along it to the watch tower, a tower of XVIe century, vestige of the citadel.
