Citadelle de Saint-Florent - France
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N 42° 40.985 E 009° 18.071
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Perchée au sommet de Saint-Florent, la citadelle est l'un des temps forts de la visite de la ville. Le bâtiment édifié à partir du milieu du XVème siècle est impressionnant. La forteresse fut notamment la résidence du gouverneur du Nebbio.
Waymark Code: WM152HC
Location: Corse, France
Date Posted: 10/03/2021
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Perched at the top of Saint-Florent, the citadel is one of the highlights of a visit to the town. The building, built in the middle of the 15th century, is impressive. The fortress was the residence of the governor of Nebbio.
Citadelle de Saint-Florent
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Construite au XVe siècle, après la fondation de la cité en 1440, la citadelle de Saint-Florent n’a cessé d’évoluer jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Composé d’une haute tour primitive avec sa citerne, d’une enceinte plus basse, bâtie au XVIe siècle, munie de deux tourelles et d’une tour carrée, l’édifice disposait à l’origine de terrasses d’artillerie.
Elle connut les soubresauts de l’histoire, dont le siège de décembre 1553 à février 1554, où elle fut soumise par la faim. À partir de 1824, l’édifice a servi de logement pour les garnisons jusqu’en 1939.
Acquise par la municipalité en 1986 et classée monument historique en 1994, la citadelle accueille désormais chaque été des expositions artistiques.
Citadel of Saint-Florent
Built during the 15th century, after the foundation of the city in 1440, the citadel of Saint-Florent has continuously been evolving. Composed of a high primitive tower with its cistern, a lower surrounding wall, built in the 16th century with two turrests and a square tower, the building had originally artillery terraces.
It witnessed history shakeups such as the siege from December 1553 to February 1554, when people suffered from starvation.
From 1824 to 1939, the building became a garrison shelter. Acquired by the city in 1986 and listed historical monument in 1994, the citadel welcomes artistic exhibitions every summer since then.
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