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the City
Sometimes called the "City of the cliffs," Bonifacio developed initially free of its fortifications.
It is therefore natural in the upper city found the most vestiges of its past millennium.

From the port, the rise and rise Rastello Saint Roch bring visitors to the drawbridge of the Porte of Genoa, built in 1588. Here you enter the same level in the secular history of the old town. Soon reached the monumental door, you're on the Place d'Armes, where one can visit the Bastion de l'Etendard, dating from the sixteenth century, the Memorial and the Garden of Ruins. In addition to their historical and archaeological interest do not miss beautiful views.

A passage in the street of the two emperors, Charles V and Napoleon Bonaparte, then needed to enjoy the many aqueducts that overlook the streets. They were used to collect and convey storm water to Cisterna, the reserve of drinking water needed in times of siege.

See also, the house of the Podesta, the former governor of the city to the Genoese period. Several churches, including St. Mary Major, St. Dominic, St. Francis or St. John the Baptist bear witness to the profound piety of Bonifacio, visible especially during the religious processions of various brotherhoods during Holy Week.

L'Escalier du Roy d'Aragon is a curiosity not to be missed.

Finally, at the southern tip of the promontory, is the marine cemetery, windmills dating from the twelfth century, and especially one with a unique panoramic view over the Strait of Bonifacio and Sardinia in front.