Bastia Attractions
Bastia, chief town of the département of Haute-Corse and Corsica's principal port, lies at the northern end of the east coast, at the base of the Cap Corse peninsula. Founded by the Genoese in 1380 and protected by a mighty bastion, Bastia was capital of Corsica until 1811, when, on Napoleon's orders, this distinction was transferred to his birthplace, Ajaccio.
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Old Town
The Old Town of Bastia, with its narrow twisting streets, contains many fine old buildings including the former Cathedral of St-Jean-Baptiste.
Place St Nicolas
The central feature of the town of Bastia is the Place St-Nicolas, a large square shaded by plane-trees and palms with a marble statue of Napoleon. The square is bounded on the east side by the quay along the Bassin St-Nicolas. To the north is the New Harbor, to the south the old town.
