Corsica's economic capital, founded by the Genoese in 1378, Bastia blends a picturesque old harbour, a fortified citadel and a grand Baroque church, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the gateway to Cap Corse. Here are the sights not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Bastia, places to visit near Bastia or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Bastia on the interactive mapSitting between the citadel and the market square, this harbour of colourful façades is a lively spot where, early in the morning, you can watch the fishing boats return from the café terraces.
See on the map →Dating from the 17th century, this listed Baroque church is flanked by two bell towers rising to 70 metres. Its interior, richly decorated in gold and stucco, is well worth the visit.
See on the map →Built in 1380, this palace became the residence of the Genoese governors in the 15th century. It now houses the Bastia museum and overlooks the harbour with a magnificent sea view.
See on the map →This recent walkway hugs the rock and the sea along the citadel ramparts, offering a breathtaking view of sunrise over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
See on the map →This vast shaded square by the sea is home to café terraces and strollers, the heart of Bastia's social life just steps from the old harbour.
See on the map →Reached via the listed 19th-century Romieu staircase, this leafy garden runs along the citadel hillside with lovely views over the sea.
See on the map →This 16th-century Baroque chapel, with its sumptuous rocaille décor, was once the historic seat of the town's Genoese brotherhood.
See on the map →This aristocratic quarter within the citadel walls preserves Genoese palaces and sleepy cobbled lanes, away from the bustle of the harbour.
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