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Ajaccio was originally a Genoese city with narrow streets. Then, Ajaccio became a capital with its town hall, its prefecture... The bourgeois buildings are a reminder of this transformation wanted by Napoleon I.
Under Napoleon III, Ajaccio became a renowned climatic resort and was adorned with prestigious or atypical buildings such as the Grand Hôtel, an Anglican church, cottages...
Today, Ajaccio is a modern city, rich in its ancient heritage and there are many monuments, sites and museums to discover while strolling through the streets or during guided tours.