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Calvi Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Calvi, France

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral features a Greek cross layout with a main nave flanked by two side aisles and a marble polychrome altar.

The cathedral served as the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Sagona from 1576 until 1801, when it merged with the Bishopric of Ajaccio.

The cathedral initiates all Holy Week processions in Calvi, with Notre-Dame du Rosaire wearing blue robes on Wednesday and black on Friday.

Located within the citadel at coordinates 42.568333 latitude and 8.760556 longitude, the cathedral maintains regular services for the local Catholic community.

The Black Christ statue, carried in procession since 1555, stands among Italian-made sculptures in the side chapels of this national monument.

Location: Calvi

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.56833,8.76056

Latest update: July 13, 2025 11:10

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