Ajaccio, capital of Corsica, France

Ajaccio initially declined during the Middle Ages, but began to prosper again after the Genoese built a castle in 1492 just south of the early settlement. After the establishment of the Corsican Republic in 1755, the Genoese continued to own several castles, including Ajaccio, until they sold Corsica to France in 1768. Napoleon Bonaparte, the most famous figure in modern French history, was born in Ajaccio in 1769. His ancestral home, Maison Bonaparte, is now a museum. Ajaccio Airport was named Napoleon Bonaparte Airport#Overseas Travel In the 19th century, Ajaccio became a winter resort for the upper class, especially the British. Like Monaco, Cannes and Nice, the beach is close to the city and is also a good place to watch the sunset. On September 9, 1943, the people of Ajaccio rose up against their Nazi occupiers and became the first French town to be liberated from German rule. Today, Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica and the main town on the island. It strives to establish itself as a true regional center and is a must-see for almost all tourists visiting Corsica. #Overseas Travel ##Mediterranean Sea #Corsica #Castle #Napoleon #Beach #Good Place for Vacation #Vacation #Island Vacation #Island #Statue #Sunset #france #ajaccio