Places worth the detour in Ajaccio

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Ajaccio, France, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Ajaccio Cathedral. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Sacred sites2 Parks & cemeteries1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Ajaccio Cathedral

Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable

Cathedral located in Corse-du-Sud, in France

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2.Musée Fesch

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Art museum in Ajaccio on Corsica

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3.Torra di l'Isuledda

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica

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4.Torra di Capiteddu

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Genoese coastal defence tower in Corsica

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5.Chapelle Impériale

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Chapel located in Corse-du-Sud, in France

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6.Parata tower

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

In Corsica, France

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7.Château de la Punta

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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8.Arboretum des Milelli

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Corsica, France

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