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In terms of geography, Bastia is defined by its position between the sea and the mountain. The city is located on the Eastern side of the "Serra di Pignu", a 960 m (3,150 ft) mountain (see photo opposite). This steep mountain and several hills in the city shape a relief typical of the Cap Corse.
Bastia, city, capital of Haute-Corse département, Corse région, France. It lies on the northeastern coast of Corsica, 22 miles (35 km) south of the island’s northernmost point, the tip of Cape Corse. It is close to the Italian mainland (73 miles [117 km] from Livorno), and across the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Dec 18, 2023 · About Bastia. The Facts: Region: Corsica. Department: Haute-Corse. Population: ~ 45,000. Written and fact-checked by Ontheworldmap.com team. Last Updated: December 18, 2023. . Maps of France.
Bastia is a city on the French island of Corsica. The small fortifications and pleasant harbour-side areas make for a nice stroll. Mapcarta, the open map.
Bastia is a city in the Haute-Corse department of Corsica, France, located on the island’s northeastern coast. A picturesque city on the island of Corsica, France. Faces the Tyrrhenian Sea, providing stunning coastal views. It’s like a Mediterranean dream with a touch of French charm.
Jun 26, 2019 · Bastia, Corsica's second largest city with a population of about 40.000 people, sits pretty on Corsica's east coast, facing Italy with views out to the Tuscan archipelago. Directly to the the north, and accessible by car or bus is le Cap Corse , a wild peninsula studded with Genoese towers and a vast natural preserve that has become a hiker's ...
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City of Art and History, Bastia is also the chief town of Upper Corsica. Its old town has preserved its authentic aspect: typical narrow streets and period buildings of the Terra-Vecchia district; old picturesque port, with its 17th-century Saint-Jean-Baptiste church and the atmosphere of its cafés and restaurants.
