Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio

The Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure stands near the limestone cliffs of Bonifacio, featuring thick stone walls and rounded arches typical of medieval construction methods.

The church received its monument historique classé designation in 1982, marking it as a structure of national importance within the French heritage protection system.

Local religious ceremonies and community gatherings continue to take place in this church, maintaining centuries-old traditions of Corsican spiritual life.

Visitors can locate the church at coordinates 41.3871 latitude and 9.15902 longitude, with access through the narrow streets of Bonifacio's old town.

The church structure incorporates specific architectural elements that demonstrate the influence of both Italian and French building techniques from the medieval period.

Location: Bonifacio

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.38710,9.15902

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48