Place de Gaulle, Public square in central Ajaccio, France.
Description
This central square in Ajaccio features a monument dedicated to Napoleon and his four brothers, constructed in 1865 based on architectural plans by Violet-le-Duc.
History
Built in 1865, the square was designed to celebrate Napoleonic heritage and serves as a boundary marker between Ajaccio's old town and newer residential districts.
Culture
The monument displays an equestrian statue of Napoleon I in Roman attire sculpted by Lucien Barry, alongside statues of his brothers created by artists Petit and Maillet.
Practical
The square is currently under construction and temporarily inaccessible to visitors, though it remains visible from the outside for tourist orientation and photography purposes.
Did you know?
Locally nicknamed 'l'encrier' due to its inkwell-like shape, this square also known as place du Diamant provides direct views of the Mediterranean coastline.
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