Bastia Cathedral

Bastia, France

Bastia Cathedral (Pro-cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Bastia) is a former Roman Catholic cathedral on the island of Corsica.

The former Bastia Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Mary, was built from 1495 onwards, with major reconstruction at the beginning of the 17th century. Behind the church stands the chapel of Sainte-Croix, known for its exuberantly decorated interior and for the figure of Christ des Miracles, venerated by the people of Bastia, and discovered floating in the waters of the Mediterranean in 1428 by two fishermen.

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Address

Rue de l'Hospice, Bastia, France

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Details

Founded: 1495
Category: Religious sites in France

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia Church (0,5 km)
Bastia Citadel (0,2 km)

Corte Citadel (49,6 km)
Cervione Cathedral (40,3 km)
San Giovanni Battista (50,1 km)

User Reviews

TeodorA TriandafilM (3 months ago)
Great place

Stephane (7 months ago)
Cathedral which houses a silver Virgin Mary. The money is that of the donations of jewelry from the inhabitants which were melted down to make this silver virgin

Bruder Klaus (8 months ago)
We were able to celebrate a wonderful Easter mass here in a beautifully decorated church, we were very happy.

Marco Mozzini (14 months ago)
Beautiful church inside the citadel, rich in history, traditions, and peculiarities. The history of the statue which is carried in procession every year is splendid. Definitely worth a visit, recommended.

Jean-Luc VILEMOT (18 months ago)
Cathedral quite plain from the outside but with superb painting under beautiful arcades. You can admire the Holy Virgin in silver there. One of the most famous statues in Corsica.

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