Corsica's principal port, Bastia, lies 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 Napoleon relocated the capital to his birthplace, Ajaccio. Bastia centers around a beautiful central main square, the Place Saint-Nicolas, shaded by plane-trees and palms with a marble statue of Napoleon. The town has a picturesque old harbor and a quaint old town, which was the old fishing village, the Terra Vecchia, with a maze of narrow lanes and tightly packed houses. The 16th-century Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste dominates the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville. Two noteworthy Baroque churches include the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and the Chapel of Saint-Roch; both built in the early 17th century and sumptuously decorated. On a spur of rock to the south of the old harbor is the Genoese Citadel, dating back to 1378. Inside the citadel are the Palace of the Genoese Governor, the Church of Sainte-Marie, and the Chapel of Sainte-Croix built to house the Christ des Miracles crucifix.
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The beautiful Gulf of Porto is a protected nature reserve that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The seaside resort of Porto lies on the bay at the foot of a promontory, crowned by an old Genoese watch tower. Between the town of Porto and the village of Piana is a scenic coastal drive through the Calanques de Piana, which form part of the Regional Natural Park. The Calanques are spectacular red granite cliffs with stunning pinnacles that tower 300 meters above the sea. This rugged landscape features typical Mediterranean vegetation and impressive bird life. The cliffs drop off into sparkling blue waters that beckon from the distance. Another UNESCO-listed nature site in this area is Scandola Nature Reserve. The Scandola Peninsula is a mountainous region of steep cliffs overlooking the sea and offshore islands. Crystal-clear turquoise waters lap against the cliffs and hidden coves. This area is only accessible by boat and has amazing marine life because of its remoteness. Scandola Nature Reserve offers some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Corsica.
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