Holy Trinity Church: A British Legacy in Ajaccio

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Holy Trinity Church Ajaccio

Corsica is full of surprises! One such surprise is the presence of an Anglican church in Ajaccio. Known as Holy Trinity Church, this church was built on the Cours Grandval between 1869 and 1878 at the initiative of Miss Campbell. It was erected to meet the religious needs of the flourishing British community of the time, driven by the growth of tourism in Corsica.

The building is distinguished by its polychrome stone architecture, sourced from different regions of the island of Corsica, giving it a unique and authentic charm. Over the decades, the church has retained its majestic appearance while seamlessly blending into the urban landscape of Ajaccio.

Today, the Anglican church in Ajaccio has been transformed into a municipal dance school. This new role allows the building to continue living and vibrating to the rhythm of the city’s cultural activities while preserving its architectural heritage.

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Source : ajaccio-tourisme

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Guillaume Bereni

Guillaume Bereni is the owner and editor of Sustainable Corsica, an independent editorial website dedicated to slower, more conscious and more meaningful ways of discovering the island. He is also the founder of Mare è Monti Conseil, an independent consulting activity based in Corsica. Through this work, he supports local projects, associations, public bodies, social economy structures and small organisations in clarifying their ideas, structuring their projects, building business plans, preparing financial projections and creating practical tools for decision-making. His background combines territorial project support, editorial work, cultural tourism, local development and a long-standing interest in the relationship between Corsica, its communities and the people who visit it. He previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Corsica Oggi, an Italian-language news platform dedicated to Corsican affairs. A husband and father of three, he is naturally curious, attached to languages, places and stories, and always interested in the small details that help make a territory more understandable. You can learn more about his professional work at: https://www.maremonticonseil.fr

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