Bastia
Commune in Corsica, France
Bastia is a city on the French island of Corsica. Bars and restaurants line the Old Port, with the twin-towered Church of St. Jean-Baptiste rising behind it. Terra Nova, a centuries-old citadel with ramparts, was built by Genoese rulers. Nearby is...
Population: 44,070 (2014)
Area1: 19.38 km2 (7.48 sq mi)
Demonym(s): Bastiais, Bastiaise (FR); bastìacciu, bastìaccia (CO), bastiese (IT)
Department: Haute-Corse
Elevation: 0–963 m (0–3,159 ft); (avg. 30 m or 98 ft)
INSEE/Postal code: 2B033 /20200
Region: Corsica
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Leisurely cafe by day, Bastia transforms to a Mediterranean restaurant by night and draws culinary inspiration from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean ...
Bastia is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Corsica Ferries · Le Train Corse · Plage de l'Arinella · Musée de Bastia · Moby Lines ...