Napoleon Bonaparte was born in a four story house not far from the citadel in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. The Citadel in Ajaccio is located a couple of blocks from this house. Napoleon certainly would have been familiar with the Citadel which was built in the 16th century and is still used for naval purposes. According to my guide, a few animals are the only permanent residents of the citadel today.
Doorway at Napoleon’s Birthplace
SOURCE: Doorway at Napoleon’s Birthplace (Ajaccio, Corsica, France); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 August 2011.
Napoleon’s Birthplace
SOURCE: Napoleon’s Birthplace (Ajaccio, Corsica, France); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 August 2011.
The Citadel in Ajaccio
SOURCE: The Citadel in Ajaccio (Ajaccio, Corsica, France); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 August 2011.
Wall of the Citadel in Ajaccio
SOURCE: Wall of the Citadel in Ajaccio (Ajaccio, Corsica, France); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 August 2011.
Resident of the Ajaccio Citadel
SOURCE: Resident of the Ajaccio Citadel (Ajaccio, Corsica, France); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 August 2011.
Copyright © 2011 by Stephen J. Danko
