Citadelle de Saint-Florent, 15th-century coastal fortification in Saint-Florent, France.
The citadel features a central tower, two round turrets, and a square tower overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Florent and its port.
Built in 1440 by Genoese Doge Giano I di Campofregoso, the fortress underwent multiple expansions during the 16th and 18th centuries.
The municipality acquired the citadel in 1986, and in 1994 it received classification as a historical monument of France.
The citadel opens its doors to visitors at 20 Route de la Citadelle in Saint-Florent, with contact available at +33 4 95 37 06 04.
The fortress contains a powder magazine from 1632 that later served as a prison until German forces destroyed most of it in 1943.
Location: Saint-Florent
Inception: 1440
GPS coordinates: 42.68278,9.30167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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