Chapel of the Friary of Saint Antoine Abbé, keeper of the traditions of Calvi...
The Oratory...

It was built at the beginning of the 16th century, when Calvi was the seat of Genoese power in Corsica. Its interior architectural layout was strongly modified in the 19th century by the addition of
vaults. A 15th century slate "lavagna" (ornamental lintel) representing Saint Anthony welcomes the faithful.

Two statues of the same saint have recently been placed in their historical context: a small Saint Anthony of Pisan manufacture dating from the end of the 14th century, which was probably the first processional statue of the brotherhood, and a second one in a seated position of Ligurian tradition and dated 1440.

A very beautiful triptych painted on wood representing the Crucifixion, from the 15th century, as well as wall frescoes, notably a Crucifixion dated 1513, complete this beautiful ensemble.

The Brotherhood of Saint Anthony Abbot

The exact title of the brotherhood is Confraternity of Saint Anthony Abbot, of the Annunciation and of the Holy Stigmata of Saint Francis. The testimonies of the existence of this brotherhood go back to about the XIVth century. At the beginning of the XVI century, the brotherhood built a three-story building in the citadel, the oratory of Sant'Antone Abbate è Beata Nunziata, which is still today the chapel of the brotherhood.