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:''For other meanings, see Bonifacio (disambiguation).''
'Bonifacio' (''Bunifaziu'' in Corsican) is a town and commune near the southern tip of the island of Corsica, in the ''département'' of Corse-du-Sud, France. Its inhabitants are called ''Bonifaciens''.
Bonifacio is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio. The commune includes the offshore Lavezzi Islands, giving it the distinction of the southernmost commune in Metropolitan France.
Bonifacio was founded as a fortress by and subsequently named after Boniface II of Tuscany in 828.
Bonifacio is split into two sections. The ''vieille ville'' (old town), or ''la Haute Ville'' (the Upper city), on the site of a 9th century citadel, is located on a peninsula overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the inhabitants reside in the ''Haute ville'', including the town's most famous inhabitant, Marie-José Nat. The harbor below, ''la marine'' which is at the end of a fjord-like inlet that provides a natural harbor, is a port for a large number of fishing and tourist boats.
The town's charm and proximity to idyllic beaches makes it a popular tourist destination in the summer, predominantly for residents of mainland France. Bonifacio is also a gateway to the small ''Isles Lavezzi'' (Lavezzi Islands), which are the southernmost part of France, and have been designated a marine preserve by the French government.
The town is served by Figari airport (car or taxi required), and ferry service to Sardinia is available multiple times daily.
Bonifacio was the birthplace of Tommaso Maria Zigliara (1833-1893), Roman Catholic cardinal, theologian, and philosopher.
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Limestone cliffs in Bonifacio
'Bonifacio' (''Bunifaziu'' in Corsican) is a town and commune near the southern tip of the island of Corsica, in the ''département'' of Corse-du-Sud, France. Its inhabitants are called ''Bonifaciens''.
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| Geography |
| History |
| Sights |
| Transportation |
| Miscellaneous |
| External links |
Geography
Bonifacio is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio. The commune includes the offshore Lavezzi Islands, giving it the distinction of the southernmost commune in Metropolitan France.
History
Bonifacio was founded as a fortress by and subsequently named after Boniface II of Tuscany in 828.
Sights
Bonifacio is split into two sections. The ''vieille ville'' (old town), or ''la Haute Ville'' (the Upper city), on the site of a 9th century citadel, is located on a peninsula overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the inhabitants reside in the ''Haute ville'', including the town's most famous inhabitant, Marie-José Nat. The harbor below, ''la marine'' which is at the end of a fjord-like inlet that provides a natural harbor, is a port for a large number of fishing and tourist boats.
The town's charm and proximity to idyllic beaches makes it a popular tourist destination in the summer, predominantly for residents of mainland France. Bonifacio is also a gateway to the small ''Isles Lavezzi'' (Lavezzi Islands), which are the southernmost part of France, and have been designated a marine preserve by the French government.
Transportation
The town is served by Figari airport (car or taxi required), and ferry service to Sardinia is available multiple times daily.
Miscellaneous
Bonifacio was the birthplace of Tommaso Maria Zigliara (1833-1893), Roman Catholic cardinal, theologian, and philosopher.
External links
★ Official website (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish)
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