Ajaccio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
French commune and prefecture of Corse-du-Sud and Corsica
About Ajaccio
Although the coastline of Ajaccio and its natural harbour was almost certainly visited many times in antiquity, the development of a proper city did not happen until the late 1400s when the Genoese built a citadel that still stands to this day and serves as a military installation for the French army. After most of Corsica was conquered by the French in the 1700s, Ajaccio remained a Genoese territory until the late 1760s. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleone di Buonaparte) was born in Ajaccio in 1769 just after the city became the capital of Corsica. Although from mostly Italian-Corsican heritage, Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French military to become the leader of France and then Emperor. For a time he also ruled most of Europe. Ajaccio was one of the last cities to become French in E
Top Attractions in Ajaccio
Explore the best things to see and do in Ajaccio:
- ★Cathedral
- ★Church of St Erasme
- ★Citadel
- ★Filitosa
- ★Harbour station
- ★Musee Fesch
- ★Napoleon's House
- ★Take the train to Bocognano
Where to Eat in Ajaccio
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Le 20123
- 🍴Mani
Where to Stay in Ajaccio
- 🏨Hotel Le Dauphin
Ajaccio Travel Guide Sections
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