Mont Alban, Summit in eastern Nice, France
Mont Alban stands at an elevation of 220 meters, presenting views across the French Riviera, Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor, and the Italian border region.
The Fort du Mont-Alban, constructed in 1557 under Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, served as a strategic defense point against Turkish invaders allied with France.
The fort represents 16th-century military architecture with its polygonal design, massive wooden doors, and colored tile turrets adapting to the mountainous terrain.
Visitors can reach Mont Alban by taking bus number 14 from Nice Massena/Guitry stop, with guided tours available daily except Wednesdays for 5 euros.
The fort maintained its original structure despite numerous attacks and served multiple purposes, including as a prison before Nice became part of France in 1860.
Location: Nice
GPS coordinates: 43.70106,7.29996
Latest update: April 17, 2025 06:17
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