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  1. The cathedral is the ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Ajaccio, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Marseille. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and is in the Baroque / Mannerist architectural style. History. The present cathedral was built between 1577 and 1593 and is attributed to Italian architect Giacomo della Porta.

  2. CATHEDRALE D'AJACCIO. Historic site and monument : Cathedral. rue Saint-Charles, 20000 Ajaccio. 04 95 21 07 67. Wheelchair friendly : Yes. Groups welcome : Yes. Presentation.

    • The Bonaparte House. Why visit the Maison Bonaparte? The house was classified as a historic monument and became a national museum in 1967. The Maison Bonaparte museum is a must-see during your stay in Ajaccio.
    • The Palais Fesch and its imperial chapel. Why visit the Palais Fesch? As we entered the Palais Fesch, we were taken aback by the grandeur of the monument.
    • Ajaccio municipal library and heritage room. Why visit the Ajaccio library? The municipal library is located in the north wing of the Palais Fesch. It’s a superb building, inside and out.
    • Ajaccio harbour and citadel. Why visit the port of Ajaccio? The Tino Rossi marina is very lively. It is home to numerous shops, ice-cream parlours, restaurants and bars.
  3. CathedralAjaccio. Category: Monuments, Parks and Gardens. Region: France (outside Paris and Ile de France) Address: Rue Forcioli-Conti 20000 Ajaccio (Southern Corsica), France. Access: Open occasionally. Opening hours: Website:

  4. Jan 1, 2024 · Home > Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. The Cathedral is located in the old town. Its ochre façade, imposing dome and richly decorated chapels in the Baroque style give it an irresistible charm.

  5. Ajaccio Cathedral is built in the style of the Counter-Reformation with an ocher Baroque façade. The interior's Latin cross is delineated by the shallow and modestly-sized transept, which is covered by a dome.

  6. But there is another reason to visit Ajaccio: a shrine to the Blessed Mother in the Cathedral here. The baroque, 16th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, where Napoléon was baptized, also contains paintings by Delacroix and Tintoretto.

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