Bastia museum, Historical museum in Citadel of Bastia, France
The museum in Bastia's citadel is housed in a former palace, showing rooms, collections, and displays about the city's history, its connections to the sea, and regional development. Inside are objects documenting life over time, from everyday items to works of historical significance.
The palace building dates from the 14th century, when Genoese governors controlled the citadel and built their residence there. During World War II the structure sustained damage but was later rebuilt and converted into a museum.
The museum occupies a former governors' palace whose rooms still bear traces of their noble past. Visitors can walk through different chambers and understand how the city and its inhabitants changed over the centuries.
The site is easiest to reach by climbing to the citadel from the old town, with paved paths but steps required. Most visitors plan one to one and a half hours for a comfortable walk through the rooms and displays.
In the museum courtyard stands a preserved turret from the submarine Casabianca, which played an important role in the region's maritime history. This unusual display connects the museum to submarine operations that took place offshore during wartime.
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