Sampiero Corso is a figure from Bastelica who was born in the commune. The statue of him stands in the hameau of Santo, in front of the church of Saint-Michel. Inaugurated in 1890, the work was created by the sculptor Vital Gabriel Dubray.
The monument is a bronze statue installed on a granite pedestal that is 7 meters high. Three bas-reliefs on the pedestal relate to the life of Sampiero Corso, depicting the siege of Perpignan, the battle of Tenda, and his assassination. A commemorative plaque is also present.
The statue shows Sampiero Corso standing and pointing his sword toward the sky. The monument is protected by an inscription as a historic monument since 2008 and is the property of the commune of Bastelica.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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