Bonifacio Old Town | ||||||||||
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Looking east along Rue Dona. Bonifacio is one of the major tourist attractions in Corsica. |  |
The ramparts of the Bastion de L'Etendard at the Old Town entrance provide a stunning view over the marina. |  |
Bonifacio Old Town is built on a narrow promontory of land only 1.5 km long by 0.6 km wide. | |||||
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The 12th century Sainte Marie Majeure, founded by the Pisans, is the main church of Bonifacio. |  |
A small museum, the Memorial du Passe Bonifacien, can be found in the Bastion de L'Etendard. |  |
Rue Fred-Scamorini. Bonifacio tourist information office can be found at the northern end. | |||||
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According to Legend, the King Aragon steps were cut into Bonifacio's cliff face in just one night. |  |
The Old Town buildings overhang precipitously on the edge of 200ft high limestone cliffs. |  |
It's a stiff climb up the Montee Rastello steps from the marina to Bonifacio's fortified Old Town. | |||||
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Cliff top footpaths lead away from the town to the east and give the classic view of Bonifacio. |  |
Filled with ornate tombs and mausoleums the Marine Cemetery (Cimetiere Marin) is located in the Bosco quarter. |  |
Bonifacio Old Town and citadel were built in the 12th century by the Genoese occupiers. | |||||
Bonifacio Marina | ||||||||||
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Boat trips from Bonifacio are very popular. See the the Lavezzi Islands or the Old Town from the sea. |  |
There are various options for eating and drinking in the marina which is also the place for nightlife. |  |
The imposing citadel looms over Bonifacio's marina and its impressive array of luxury yachts. | |||||