Construction of house 1ère moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
23 mars 2025
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 23 mars 2025 (≈ 2025)
Official protection of remarkable elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The following parts of Santelli House, located 1 rue Cardinal Viale-Prelà and 7 rue Sébastien-de-Casalta: facades and roofs; the inner courtyard; the entrance hall; the large staircase and cage, including its extension to the roof; the first floor apartment in the southwest, with its painted decor; the second floor apartment to the southwest, with its painted decor; the two rooms located on the sixth floor, designated as the gazebo; shown on parcels No 234 and No 240, of section AN of the cadastre of the commune, as legended on the six planes annexed to the decree: classification by decree of 23 March 2025
Origin and history
The Santelli house, located in Bastia, Corsica, is an emblematic monument of the first half of the 19th century. It is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including facades, roofs, and interior painted decorations. The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 2025, highlighting its heritage importance.
The building consists of several remarkable spaces, including an inner courtyard, a large staircase with its cage, and apartments on the first and second floors, decorated with painted decorations. Two rooms on the sixth floor, called the gazebo, are also protected. These features reflect the architectural style and lifestyle of the bastia elites of the time.
The location of Santelli House, at the intersection of Cardinal Viale-Prelà Street and Sébastien de Casalta Street, makes it a point of interest in the historic centre of Bastia. Its classification covers plots 234 and 240 of the cadastre, attesting to its anchoring in the city's urban fabric. The accuracy of its location is considered fair, according to the available data.
