Place Guasco

Place Guasco, buried remains of the Citadel

The Bastia audio-guided tour takes you to Place Guasco, a small esplanade hidden in the heart of the Citadel. Of typically Corsican charm, it recently made the news after the discovery, in 2019, of remains buried underground.

An archaeological discovery of 2019

In 2019, the central wall of a sixteenth-century house was brought to light, proving that there was no square here at that time, but dwellings. Tuscan and Ligurian ceramic shards, dated to the same period, were also found. This fine discovery, still present beneath your feet, takes you back several centuries and recalls Bastia's links with Italy.

What there is to see

The square has been redeveloped to enhance the heart of the Citadel. Discreet and peaceful, it offers a pleasant stop among the lanes, away from the bustle. Its charm lies in its intimate atmosphere and the archaeological memory it preserves, a witness to the medieval origins of the upper town.

Practical information

Place Guasco is in the heart of the Citadel of Bastia, in the Terra Nova district. It is freely accessible at all hours and on the level via the lanes of the upper town. It is a peaceful stop along the walk.

What was discovered at Place Guasco in 2019?

The central wall of a sixteenth-century house and Tuscan and Ligurian ceramic shards were discovered there, proving that there were dwellings here at that time.

Where is Place Guasco?

Place Guasco is a small esplanade hidden in the heart of the Citadel of Bastia, in the historic Terra Nova district.