City of Bonifacio in France, resort of Corsica
Rating: 7,9/10 (493 votes)  The city of Bonifacio is a small fortified city located in the south of the island of Corsica. It stands on a cliff 64 meters high. It is separated from the Italian island of Sardinia by a small strait. It is believed that the city was founded by the Tuscan marquis Bonifacio and named after him. In the old center The city is home to the Aragonese staircase of 187 steps, carved out of stone in just one night during the siege of the city by the Spanish army. Old houses can only be accessed by ladders through the second floor. The town is imbued with the spirit of the past, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Dominic (founded in the 14th century) and the Church of St. Mary (built in the 13th century) inspire awe of the city's art, history and culture. There is a picturesque port on the coast, with boats at their disposal for daily boat trips. There are also excursions to the sea caves.   We also recommend reading Lake Attersee in Austria Topic: City of Bonifacio in France, resort of Corsica. |
