Palais des Gouverneurs, Former palace and barracks in Bastia, France
The Palace of Governors stands at the highest point of Bastia's citadel, featuring hanging gardens that provide views across the old port.
Built in 1380 as a coastal fortress by Genoese governor Leonello Lomellini, the palace served as the seat of power until French conquest in 1768.
The building houses the Museum of Bastia, presenting collections that document the maritime and administrative history of northern Corsica through artifacts.
Located at Place du Donjon in Bastia's pedestrian zone, the palace opens daily except Mondays and provides guided tours in multiple languages.
The palace's underground level contains fourteen historical prison cells and water cisterns that supplied drinking water during medieval sieges.
Location: Bastia
GPS coordinates: 42.69361,9.45111
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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