Saint-Florent Cathedral

Saint-Florent Cathedral is a Romanesque church built in the 12th century in a town on northern Corsica. The structure displays typical features of the period with thick stone walls and straightforward architectural forms.

The cathedral was built between 1125 and 1140 and served as the bishop's seat for the Diocese of Nebbio. The diocese was dissolved in 1801 and merged with the Archdiocese of Ajaccio.

The cathedral served as the spiritual heart of the region and shaped the religious life of local communities for centuries. Today the building stands as a reminder of how central this place was to people's faith and devotion.

The cathedral sits in a flat area near the coast and is easily reached from town. It is best to visit during daylight hours to see the architectural details clearly.

Bishops abandoned the cathedral because of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in surrounding marshes and the threat of pirate raids from the sea. Genoese troops occupied the building in 1748 during a period when the region was contested.

Location: Saint-Florent

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.67972,9.31111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06