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What to See in Bastia
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Scala Santa Chapel
On the outskirts of Bastia, this small church (also called Notre-Dame de Montserato) is notable for having a "holy staircase," which is very rare for Catholic buildings of this size.
On the outskirts of Bastia, this small church (also called Notre-Dame de Montserato) is notable for having a "holy staircase," which is very rare for Catholic buildings of this size.
Bastia Citadel
This is the historic district of the city, founded in the 14th century by the Genoese. You can still see the original ramparts, gates, and bastions, as well as several religious buildings (the former cathedral, the bishop’s palace, etc.), palaces (including the governors’ palace), and fine residences.
This is the historic district of the city, founded in the 14th century by the Genoese. You can still see the original ramparts, gates, and bastions, as well as several religious buildings (the former cathedral, the bishop’s palace, etc.), palaces (including the governors’ palace), and fine residences.
Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Between the market square and the Old Port, which it highlights with its beautiful setting, the building stands out with its two tall bell towers.
Between the market square and the Old Port, which it highlights with its beautiful setting, the building stands out with its two tall bell towers.
Church of Sainte-Marie
This former cathedral, built in the early 17th century in the Baroque style, has a beautiful interior.
This former cathedral, built in the early 17th century in the Baroque style, has a beautiful interior.
Oratory of the Immaculate Conception
This small building with a somewhat austere façade nonetheless boasts an exceptionally rich interior decoration. Another nearby oratory, Saint-Roch, is also well worth a visit.
This small building with a somewhat austere façade nonetheless boasts an exceptionally rich interior decoration. Another nearby oratory, Saint-Roch, is also well worth a visit.
Place Saint-Nicolas
This is the (large) main square of the city, facing the commercial port. It’s a pleasant spot lined with bars and restaurants, popular with everyone.
This is the (large) main square of the city, facing the commercial port. It’s a pleasant spot lined with bars and restaurants, popular with everyone.
Old Port
In its sheltered little cove, at the foot of the citadel and surrounded by old buildings, the site remains remarkable and popular with visitors who flock here.
In its sheltered little cove, at the foot of the citadel and surrounded by old buildings, the site remains remarkable and popular with visitors who flock here.
Museums
Bastia Museum
It is located in the former Genoese Governors' Palace, in the heart of the historic Citadel district. Its collections are organized around three themes: urban development, the city's political, social, and economic influence, and its artistic wealth.
It is located in the former Genoese Governors' Palace, in the heart of the historic Citadel district. Its collections are organized around three themes: urban development, the city's political, social, and economic influence, and its artistic wealth.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Romieu Garden
A series of landscaped terraces between the Governors’ Palace and the Old Port, developed in the late 19th century.
A series of landscaped terraces between the Governors’ Palace and the Old Port, developed in the late 19th century.
Serra di Pigno
This is the mountain range overlooking the city of Bastia. It’s a hallmark of Cap Corse and offers numerous hiking opportunities. From its summit (960 m), you get a stunning panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
This is the mountain range overlooking the city of Bastia. It’s a hallmark of Cap Corse and offers numerous hiking opportunities. From its summit (960 m), you get a stunning panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
Nearby
Interesting places near Bastia include:
Cap Corse
This is the mountainous peninsula at the northern tip of Corsica. It boasts a rugged coastline with many charming coastal villages, making it one of the island's most interesting spots to explore, especially on foot.
This is the mountainous peninsula at the northern tip of Corsica. It boasts a rugged coastline with many charming coastal villages, making it one of the island's most interesting spots to explore, especially on foot.
Centuri
This fishing village in Cap Corse has become a tourist spot for its very pretty port, religious buildings, castles, and Genoese towers.
This fishing village in Cap Corse has become a tourist spot for its very pretty port, religious buildings, castles, and Genoese towers.
Agriates Desert
This is a stunning maquis zone along the coast, offering both peaceful beaches and trails perfect for hiking.
This is a stunning maquis zone along the coast, offering both peaceful beaches and trails perfect for hiking.
Lucciana
This municipality bordering Borgo is known for its religious buildings, including the Canonica Cathedral, and the ruins of the ancient city of Mariana.
This municipality bordering Borgo is known for its religious buildings, including the Canonica Cathedral, and the ruins of the ancient city of Mariana.
Biguglia Lagoon Nature Reserve
The site is recognised for its ornithological significance. It is home to an ecomuseum.
The site is recognised for its ornithological significance. It is home to an ecomuseum.
Saint-Florent
A beautiful seaside village nestled in a stunning gulf. In addition to its beaches, you can discover a cathedral and an old Genoese citadel here.
A beautiful seaside village nestled in a stunning gulf. In addition to its beaches, you can discover a cathedral and an old Genoese citadel here.
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Cap Corse
★★★ This is the mountainous peninsula at the northern tip of Corsica. It boasts a rugged coastline with many charming coastal villages, making…
Bastia Citadel
★★★ This is the historic district of the city, founded in the 14th century by the Genoese. You can still see the original ramparts, gates, and…
Agriates Desert
★★★ This is a stunning maquis zone along the coast, offering both peaceful beaches and trails perfect for hiking.
Serra di Pigno
★★★ This is the mountain range overlooking the city of Bastia. It’s a hallmark of Cap Corse and offers numerous hiking opportunities…
Worth a look / Other
Centuri
★★ This fishing village in Cap Corse has become a tourist spot for its very pretty port, religious buildings, castles, and Genoese towers.
Romieu Garden
★★ A series of landscaped terraces between the Governors’ Palace and the Old Port, developed in the late 19th century.
Bastia Museum
★★ It is located in the former Genoese Governors' Palace, in the heart of the historic Citadel district. Its collections are organized around…
Oratory of the Immaculate Conception (Bastia)
★★ This small building with a somewhat austere façade nonetheless boasts an exceptionally rich interior decoration. Another nearby oratory…
Place Saint-Nicolas
★★ This is the (large) main square of the city, facing the commercial port. It’s a pleasant spot lined with bars and restaurants…
Saint-Florent (2B)
★★ A beautiful seaside village nestled in a stunning gulf. In addition to its beaches, you can discover a cathedral and an old Genoese citadel…
Old Port (Bastia)
★★ In its sheltered little cove, at the foot of the citadel and surrounded by old buildings, the site remains remarkable and popular with…
Borgo
★ A small hilltop town near Bastia with charming old streets and historic houses.
Scala Santa Chapel
★ On the outskirts of Bastia, this small church (also called Notre-Dame de Montserato) is notable for having a "holy staircase," which is…
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (Bastia)
★ Between the market square and the Old Port, which it highlights with its beautiful setting, the building stands out with its two tall bell…
Saint Mary's Church (Bastia)
★ This former cathedral, built in the early 17th century in the Baroque style, has a beautiful interior.
Lucciana
★ This municipality bordering Borgo is known for its religious buildings, including the Canonica Cathedral, and the ruins of the ancient city…
Biguglia Lagoon Nature Reserve
★ The site is recognised for its ornithological significance. It is home to an ecomuseum.