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or Ajaccio accommodation? Home of the famous historical figure, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ajaccio is the proud capital of Corsica in France. The house where Napoleon was born is one of the most frequented places in the city. The Ajaccio Cathedral is the ancient Roman Catholic Church where he was baptized in 1771 and is today the seat of the Roman archbishop. There is also an imposing statue of the French general in the city square.
The Genoese Towers are among the most symbolic monuments in the city and should not be missed. The peninsula is home to the citadel and is where the Citadel jetty ends. The Palace Lantivy built in the 1800s and proposed by Napoleon, lies in the city today as a prefecture. The Library, built at the start of the 19th century, was founded by Lucien Napoleon, brother to Napoleon Bonaparte. The Napoleon Museum of the City Hall features Napoleon’s medals, paintings of him and his family and the prized Napoleonic Exhibition. The Museum Fesch was done by his uncle and features superior Roman Baroque painting, Napoleon Baroque painting and the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Place Foch lies at the heart of the city and is where you can find the shops, cafés and restaurants in the town. The Jardins du Casone is where the spectacular son et lumière shows take place each summer. Ajaccio produces tantalizing wines such as Clos D'Alzeto, Clos Capitoro and Close Ornasca. You can take a trip to the vineyards surrounding the town for a taste of red or white wine. Many exciting and colorful cultural events are held yearly such as St. Antoine in January, the fireworks of July 14 and August 15 and the Napoleonic Days of the city of Ajaccio from August 13 to 15. The Madunuccia in March is one of the city’s largest events in commemoration of the 17th century plague that hit Italy.
Accommodations in Ajaccio include self catering holiday cottages, hotels, studios, apartments, bungalows and villas. The Napoleon Hotel is a three star resort centrally located in the heart of the city. Its buildings offer a traditional experience of Ajaccio in the comfort of modern amenities. Rooms are sound-proof, with flat screen television, air conditioning, have all the necessary comforts and private bathrooms. It is only a few steps away from Napoleon’s birth house. - Browse the Ajaccio Map or compare Ajaccio accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs,
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