Ajaccio (Ajaccio) - the city in which Napoleon was born. Here you can not go and hundreds of meters to not face the image of Bonaparte, whether it's a pedestal, an advertising poster or a souvenir shop. In order to quickly reconcile with this circumstance, acquaintance with the city should start with local delicacies: goat cheese and sausages koppa, "lonza" and "figatelli", washed down with the wine of "Patrimonio."
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How to get here
The local airport is located 8 km east of the city center. By bus you can get here from Bastia (3 hours en route, ticket costs 18 EUR), Bonifacio (4 hours and 19, 5 EUR), from Calvi with transfer (2, 5 hours, 20 EUR).
Trains to Ajaccio arrive from Bastia (4 hours and 21 EUR) and Calvi (5 hours, 24 EUR).
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A bit of history
Even in the time of Pope Gregory the Great, there were references to the Latin city of Ajax, which stood a few kilometers from the modern location of Ajaccio. In its modern place, the city was founded and founded in the late 15th century. Corsicans could not live in the city, as it belonged to the Republic of Genoa. In France, Ajaccio was included only in 1768. August 15, 1769, as you already know, Napoleon was born here. He lived in Ajaccio for only 9 years, but his life has become a part of the history of the city forever.
Climate Ajaccio
Mainly cloudy +13 ° С in the afternoon +7 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain +15 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +15 ° C in the afternoon +12 ° C at night ° С water |
| Ajaccio weather forecast for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +13 | +14 | +16 | +18 | +21 | +25 | +27 | +28 | +26 | +22 | +18 | +15 |
| at night | +3 | +4 | +5 | +7 | +10 | +14 | +16 | +16 | +15 | +11 | +7 | +4 |
| water | +14 | +14 | +15 | +17 | +22 | +26 | +26 | +28 | +29 | +25 | +22 | +16 |
The island of Corsica is washed by the Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian seas. It's warm enough in Ajaccio. The average temperature is about + 15 ° C. In summer, the average maximum holds at + 26 ˚C. The average minimum in three winter months is about + 4, 5 ˚C. Precipitation for the year falls a little - an average of 645 millimeters. In other words, Corsica has an almost perfect climate.
Kitchen and restaurants
The best restaurant of national cuisine is L'Amuse Bouche, where the nail menu - dried ham and fragrant fish dishes. Another restaurant A Nepita constantly updates the menu with original specialties. Restaurant Le 20123 reminds more of a cozy rustic tavern and the atmosphere, and delicious home-cooked dishes.
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Entertainment, excursions and sightseeing Ajaccio
The pearl of Ajaccio, attracting tourist sharks from around the world, is the Bonaparte House, located in the old district of the city. Yes Yes. This is the very house where the legendary commander Napoleon was born and spent his childhood. The house is open daily except Mon. In addition, Napoleon's salon can be visited by going up to the second floor of the town hall. The invisible presence of Bonaparte is seen here in all subjects of the situation: portraits, busts and medals with his image.
Cathedral of Saint-Marie
The old town is interesting not only for these monuments of history, so the Cathedral of Saint-Marie, that at the intersection of the street. Forsioli-Conti and st. Saint Charles is an amazing temple, in which there still stands a marble font, in which Napoleon was baptized. One of the chapels of the cathedral is decorated with "The Virgin with the Holy Heart" E. Delacroix (1798-1863).
Leticia Square
The area of Letizia, named after the mother of Napoleon, is marked by the bust of the Corsican emperor. This is a great place to linger, feed the pigeons with a French loaf and dream of great deeds.
Fesha Palace
Another monastery of the beautiful - the Palace of Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon Bonaparte's uncle, is decorated with a collection of Italian paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries, where among the canvases you can see works by Botticelli, Lorenzo di Credit, Veronese and Titian. Near the palace is a peaceful chapel of the emperor, built by Napoleon III specifically for the burial of the remains of the Bonaparte family. Opening hours: from April to September on Mon. after dinner, other days all day, from October to March every day, except Mon. and entirely.
- Ride the catamaran.
- Stare in the unusual park Kupulatta, in Vero, for 150 species of turtles. There is a park at a distance of 21 km northeast of the N193 highway, it works from April to October.
- Look at the picturesque Sunday market on the waterfront, where you should buy as a souvenir from Ajaccio goat cheese Brocciu.
- For the sake of a successful catch visit the church of St. Erasmus, a visit to which guarantees fruitful fishing.
- Find a rare vinyl record on the shelves of a large Musica store.
The Imperial Chapel
The chapel, built near the palace of Fesh after the death of Joseph Fesch. This chapel is known for its crypt, in which Cardinal Fesch himself, Napoleon V, his son Napoleon VI and the wife of Clementine are buried, as well as the parents of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Austerlitz Square
Noisy and crowded place - the Austerlitz Square, it is here at the entrance you can find Napoleon's souvenir boutique. And from the top of the stone pyramid behind the city vanity is watched by Napoleon, to which lead two narrow staircases. The inscription, carved on the plates, reads: "Napoleon I - Emperor of France 1804-1815."
Pierre Griffey and Foch Square
Ajaccio can boast of an abundance of various areas, so there is one more queue - Pierre Griffi Square, located near the railway station, it is named after the hero of the Resistance, a member of the secret mission of Pearl Harbor. Another area of Fosh is famous for the gigantic statue of Bonaparte, crowning the fountain of four marble lions.
Bloody Islands
A magnificent promenade leads directly to the fortress of Gete, a kind of inspirational. From the fortress, by the way, daily excursions to the Sangierer (Bloody) Islands in the Gulf of Ajaccio are sent. The Sanguinar archipelago is famous for the fact that the islands in its composition consist of pink porphyry. Of the interesting here are two ancient Genoese fortresses - La Parata, Casteluchio and the lighthouse of the 19th century.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This cathedral was built in the late 16th century. Designed by his famous Italian architect Giacomo della Porta. The Cathedral of the Virgin belongs to one of the monuments of baroque architecture. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the Cathedral has been included in the list of historical monuments of France. In 1771 Napoleon Bonaparte was baptized in this cathedral.
Museum of the History of Corsica
The museum was opened in 1988. It presents hundreds of exhibits that clearly demonstrate the entire rich and colorful history of the French island. Among the most valuable exhibits of the collection are historical documents, maps, coins, vehicles, as well as some works of art.
Other attractions
On the Boulevard Daniele-Casanova, the Capitella Museum is hidden, an interesting exposition dedicated to the life of the inhabitants of the city in the 19th century is kept in its halls. Exciting excursion - visiting the "foreign quarter", stuffed with former palaces, villas and buildings built to order of foreign magnates. These include, for example, the Anglican Church, the Grand Continental hotel.
To appreciate the Corsican vastness can be appreciated during a sea walk on a 12-seat catamaran. The riding school is very popular, and at the local diving school they even arrange night dives. Photos of Ajaccio (9)