Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia Church, Bastia, France

The Church of Saint John the Baptist (1636) is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city of Bastia. Overlooking the Old Port, it was built from 1583 but experienced many additional worksjobs through the ages. It features a high classical façade, largely hidden by neighbouring buildings and a baroque interior from the 18th century.

Religious sites in France

Address

Impasse Saint-Jean 4, Bastia, France

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Details

Founded: 1636
Category: Religious sites in France

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Bastia Citadel (0,4 km)
Bastia Cathedral (0,5 km)

Corte Citadel (50 km)
Cervione Cathedral (40,8 km)
San Giovanni Battista (50,5 km)

User Reviews

Emilio Nadal (5 years ago)
Rien n'a direxx

Antoine Romantini (5 years ago)
Plus grande église de corse 3600m2 extérieur rénover mais l'intérieur est dans son jus peinture et marbles genois

Jean Orsni (6 years ago)
J ai remarqué que depuis quelques moi qu elle accessible en fauteuil roulant merci

Odile Grosperrin (6 years ago)
J'aime cette paroisse le prêtre fait des bons prêches le dimanche et une belle chorale Messe ou les fidèles participe J'adore st Jean -Batiste à Bastia 10/10

Natalia Riabtseva (8 years ago)
Worth to visit

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