{"id":11247,"date":"2025-01-20T15:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/visiter-eglise-saint-jean-baptiste-bastia\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T17:35:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T16:35:05","slug":"visit-church-saint-jean-baptiste-bastia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-church-saint-jean-baptiste-bastia\/","title":{"rendered":"Church Saint Jean-Baptiste (Bastia): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting Bastia? Don&#8217;t miss Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church! Built in the 17th century, the church overlooking the harbor has become one of Bastia&#8217;s most emblematic landmarks. Behind the soberly elegant ochre fa\u00e7ade lies an interior of breathtaking Baroque richness.<br\/>In this article, you&#8217;ll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-church-saint-jean-baptiste-bastia.jpeg\" alt=\"Visit Corsica's largest church\" class=\"wp-image-11237\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit Bastia&#8217;s Saint-Jean-Baptiste church?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the church is well worth a visit. From the moment you step outside, you&#8217;ll be captivated by its silhouette overlooking the port of Bastia! Inside, you&#8217;ll be amazed by the baroque architectural details and remarkable works of art.<br\/>For us, it&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-bastia-visit\/#Les_plus_belles_choses_a_faire_a_Bastia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best activities in Bastia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/n-8Xv53C\/Ville-Bastia\/i-fRzsJcG\/1\/KhJWbMrFtghnkzbpgFJS9V7R32kPnQmDxdqTMB3SQ\/L\/quartiervieuxport-vueglobale-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - View of the port\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church famous?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is famous for being the largest church in Corsica!<br\/>In addition to its size, it is also impressive for the richness of its ornamentation and its magnificent pieces of sacred art.<br\/>It also plays a central role in St. John&#8217;s Day festivities in June.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-cmwDPTn\/1\/Km3JGMFbh5fsxVqXG59pXVvZDL3PQmpqZm3qKvM6H\/L\/e&#x301;glisesaintjean-inte&#x301;rieur-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Festivities\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moment<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the building, the central vault in particular caught our attention.<br\/>The scene of Christ&#8217;s Baptism is set off by delicate gilded stucco and gypsum work, bathed in natural light from the high windows that illuminate all the paintings.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-SJMBLpF\/0\/McgQLqBQrLVmvznnR3mPSjVWpwxLVq678RMvcK4cb\/L\/IMG_4982-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Painted vault\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History in brief<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the key dates for Saint-Jean-Baptiste church:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1636-1666: Construction of the church on the site of a former chapel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1693: Marble high altar by Marseille sculptor Honor\u00e9 Pell\u00e9 in Genoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1742: Construction of the organ gallery by Giovan Battista Terrigo, master carpenter from Bastia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1779-1781: Creation and installation of the polychrome marble pulpit by Gaetano and Gian Andrea Torre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1810: Construction of the left bell tower by Swiss master mason Tomaso Quadri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1864: Completion of the facade by Paul-Augustin Viale (triangular pediment and straight bell tower).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2000: Listed as a Historical Monument<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-ndQSf9m\/0\/NgTF6X8GqP5FRFrfc2ctK7kcDFKsDNddRwc46Fx63\/L\/IMG_5032-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - History\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access: Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Bastia<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Saint-Jean-Baptiste church?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In downtown Bastia, at 4 Rue Cardinal Viale Prel\u00e0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be seen from the Old Port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that the entrance is via the Place du March\u00e9, not the pediment.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-KfMK45K\/0\/Kt62RpzpBKj2FshNbDtPnzcKLXmTtWmVNK6vjqBLh\/L\/IMG_4962-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Place du March&#xE9;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The stone fountain and its white marble naiad, by sculptor Pierre Pardon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR TIPS FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5418\" style=\"width:280px;height:354px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png 421w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars -&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See all our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The church is easily accessible from several points in the city. You can reach it on foot from the Port of Bastia in 15 minutes or from the train station in 10 minutes.<br\/>The city&#8217;s atmosphere of <em>dolce vita<\/em> is sure to please strollers on foot!<br\/>For those who prefer public transport, several bus lines (11, 15, 17, 20 and 33) serve the site.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-TnqKC89\/0\/MtGgwwvQ84Qx5fmdFnFmSSzDSmXBTspcBBXxBrZ2Q\/L\/IMG_5050-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - How to get there\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A glimpse of the alleys around the church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Place du March\u00e9 parking lot is just a 1-minute walk from the church, offering a convenient solution for parking your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px; margin-bottom:0px;\"><span>THINGS TO DO<\/span> AROUND <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Bastia<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte_0 gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Element_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover all our articles on the region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-bastia-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Bastia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bastia-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Bastia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/luxury-hotels-bastia-4-5-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury hotels in Bastia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-bastia-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants in Bastia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-bastia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-palais-gouverneurs-palace-bastia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Palais des Gouverneurs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit the Bastia Citadel (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bastia-airport-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car at Bastia airport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ajaccio-or-bastia-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ajaccio or Bastia: where to go?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips: duration, schedules, eating&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend an early morning visit, between 8:30 and 10 a.m., when the morning light sublimates the ochre facade. We particularly enjoyed the sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows in the late afternoon, creating a unique atmosphere. For greater peace and quiet, avoid times of religious celebration and prefer periods out of the tourist season, especially July and August.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-nKnF4jM\/0\/NC8tfPVrdQvbGJJnqLhzWk9hjcSDq4gx8RdNKHF6Z\/L\/IMG_5044-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Best time to visit\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow around 30min to explore the church. The floor is not particularly difficult, making for a comfortable visit.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice on how to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit the church at your leisure. However, we recommend that you take a look at the exterior before exploring the treasures inside.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-q6v5XWC\/0\/MvFTNXcR5HpWv4kLbGG4wvJp5VnX4BnnSXL88HGKX\/L\/IMG_5084-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Visit the church\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overview of the church&#8217;s two campaniles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inpost-Corsica-Lovers-EN.jpg\" alt=\"inpost Corsica Lovers FR\" class=\"wp-image-13165\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit is not particularly suitable for children, but can be an opportunity to introduce them to an important part of Corsican history.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedules and rates<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The church is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6:00pm. Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">Subscribe to our <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Newsletter<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get away from it all with Region Lovers&#8217; beautiful destinations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<script>\nvar 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We really liked the warm yellow color of the building, which contrasts with the sobriety of the whole. Access is via an east-facing chapel, harmoniously integrated into the architectural ensemble.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-xBXhc4x\/1\/MB75KqGf6Z4x7DFtMV8h4VN6zrwJPwrLMsQ7dz3sk\/L\/e&#x301;glisesaintjean-fac&#x327;ade-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Facade\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Baroque interior<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interior layout of the church reveals a complex and refined architecture.  <br\/>We were struck by the sheer size of the single nave, extended by a very deep choir and enriched by three interconnecting side chapels.  <br\/>Take a look at the side aisles, alternating barrel and rib vaults.  <br\/>We were fascinated by the intermingling of rooms, the diversity of materials used and the omnipresence of stucco and gilding, characteristic of Baroque decoration.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-d3XNS7M\/0\/NfcvVFcMRp72cRFHXHqSb5LBN6f2MCP4TzP8c8S5h\/L\/IMG_4974-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Baroque interior\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the chapels, we particularly liked the poetic sailors&#8217; chapel, with its wealth of detail, from the altar to the vaulting, columns and stained glass windows. And don&#8217;t miss the baptismal font chapel, adorned with magnificent marble sculptures by Ferdinando Pellicciaqui.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-J53HXnD\/0\/MHLj9Vz3c9J6B3d4TkTnzcv6ZG9S5zwfkd8GX9HPH\/L\/IMG_5002-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - sailors' chapel\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sailors&#8217; chapel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A profusion of details<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay close attention, as a multitude of ornamental details lurk in every nook and cranny of the church. Note, for example, the finely sculpted cherub heads in the various chapels, or the polychrome marble altar in the fishermen&#8217;s chapel.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-3XNrC39\/0\/NHqXm9rW2cKkbm92mzF4hZb28b47dCmSBmGdWgwGx\/L\/IMG_5040-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - fishermen's chapel\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fishermen&#8217;s chapel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the marble high altar, commissioned in Genoa in 1693 from Marseille-born sculptor Honor\u00e9 Pell\u00e9, you&#8217;ll find a silver tabernacle chased in the 19th century by Sienese silversmith Gaetano Macchi.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-h6pBqxq\/0\/KmMLZsLB5Txs3C9JP675TVkrrMH9PDbkTWdgNjbNT\/L\/IMG_5021-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - high altar tabernacle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A showcase for sacred art<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The organ loft<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organ loft is one of the jewels in the church&#8217;s crown. Built in 1742 by Bastia&#8217;s master carpenter Giovan Battista Terrigo, its bold curves and imposing dimensions evoke the stern of a Baroque galleon.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-V3k675P\/1\/K2Mg3RBxvM2cfGvRvzJN4sfRsZ3VNTLQb7kF6TT6z\/L\/e&#x301;glisesaintjean-inte&#x301;rieur-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Organ loft\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paintings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take time to observe the various paintings that dot the church. Look up and see the work adorning the central medallion of the church vault. This depiction of the Baptism of Christ is striking for its soft colors and delicate composition.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-SfJJ649\/0\/Mv5FMFJCJZVx4TWknx7XDJG5CqQZmjDFb7WtqH7hJ\/L\/IMG_4983-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Organ loft\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The side altars are adorned with Baroque paintings, mainly by the Genoese school, with major works by Domenico Piola, Giovanni Raffaele Badaracco and Lorenzo De Ferrari. We were seduced by the variety of subjects and the harmony that emanates from this remarkable pictorial ensemble.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-GzxWsdF\/0\/Kn9F56N7MGZP6ffFVQ3hcL4gs5dPMzkm4vphczbTS\/L\/IMG_5017-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The pulpit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pulpit is considered the most valuable in Corsica.  <br\/>We marveled at the finesse of its execution in white marble, sublimated by inlays of Sicilian diapre, Sienna yellow and Polcevera green. Commissioned in Genoa in 1779, it was created by sculptors Gaetano and Gian Andrea Torre, father and son, and painstakingly assembled on site in 1781.<br\/>Did you notice the dove sculpture hanging from the lampshade? Another of this church&#8217;s most charming details&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bastia\/Monuments-Bastia\/n-qxs5ZL\/Eglise-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Bastia\/i-5BPd9WD\/1\/MSSQ874KmVCDNtrLPzbmWhcjLp9N8JR8RRnV8LNF7\/L\/e&#x301;glisesaintjean-inte&#x301;rieur-L.jpg\" alt=\"Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bastia - Preaching pulpit\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What is Saint John&#8217;s Day in Bastia?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Saint John&#8217;s Day is a traditional celebration that takes place on June 24. It&#8217;s a very important festival in Corsican tradition, marking the summer solstice.<br\/>On the evening of June 23, a huge blaze was lit under the ramparts of the Citadelle on the edge of the Vieux Port basin. This fire festival is accompanied by the rite of the first sea bath, which, according to tradition, has regenerative properties&#8230;<br\/>For more information, visit the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bastia-tourisme.com\/bastia\/leglise-saint-jean-baptiste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO<\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/2-weeks-corsica-14-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 weeks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/3e-Scandola\/i-xnq6QJh\/1\/035fed46\/L\/reserve_naturelle_de_scandola_bateau_corse-138-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-in-corsica-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful villages of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-corsica-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-go-corsica-holidays-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful destinations in Corsica  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