Gouvernail de la Corse, Bonifacio

Name: Gouvernail de la Corse
Address: Quartier St-François, Bonifacio, France
Telephone: +33 6 19 73 69 75

#4 among attractions in Bonifacio

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Facts and practical information

The rudder of Corsica is a rock in the south of Corsica. Carved in the rock in 1880, it allows to watch the port of Bonifacio, a passage allows to access to a fire hydrant built during the inter-war period. 168 steps go down in the stone and lead to a rock which offers a view on the Bonifacio's mouths and Sardinia. It is so named because of its shape, which reminds one of a stern.

Coordinates: 41°23'6"N, 9°8'57"E

Address

Quartier St-FrançoisBonifacio France

Contact

+33 6 19 73 69 75

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Day trips

Gouvernail de la Corse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio, Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio, Cimetière Marin, Madonetta.

0.5 miE
13th-century Romanesque Catholic church
Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio, Bonifacio
14 min walk • Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio is a Roman Catholic church in Bonifacio, Corse-du-Sud, southeastern Corsica. The building was classified as a Historic Monument in 1982. It was built in the 12-13th century.
~1970 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio, Bonifacio
10 min walk • Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio is a church in Bonifacio, Corse-du-Sud, southeastern Corsica. It is the largest church on the island. The church is located within the walls of an old Dominican convent, now defunct, in the western part of the historic center, next to City Hall of Bonifacio.
~680 ftNE
Cemetery
Cimetière Marin, Bonifacio
4 min walk • The Bonifacio Marine Cemetery is a marine cemetery located in the city of Bonifacio, Corsica. It is also called the marine cemetery of Saint-François. It is visited by more than 500 000 people per year.
~1470 ftNW
Lighthouse
Madonetta
8 min walk • The Madonetta lighthouse is located west of Bonifacio in South Corsica. It marks the entrance to the Bonifacio Narrows from the west, facing the Pointe du Timon to the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gouvernail de la Corse open?

Gouvernail de la Corse is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gouvernail de la Corse?

Nearby attractions include Cimetière Marin, Bonifacio (4 min walk), Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio, Bonifacio (10 min walk), Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio, Bonifacio (14 min walk).