Fort de Matra, Military fortress in Aleria, France
The Fort de Matra stands on a hill with an irregular quadrilateral structure built on two levels around a central patio containing a water cistern.
The Genoese constructed this fortress in the 14th century to establish a cavalry base for monitoring the surrounding plains and passages toward Corte.
The fort houses the Jerome Carcopino Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from ancient Mediterranean civilizations and Corsican prehistory through the Roman period.
The museum opens daily with seasonal hours, offering guided tours through fifteen centuries of regional history with exhibitions of archaeological findings.
Theodore of Neuhoff, the first and only King of Corsica, sought refuge in this fortress after landing on the adjacent beach in March 1736.
Location: Aléria
GPS coordinates: 42.10451,9.51118
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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