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ST. ELMO'S CITADEL

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Rue de la Citadelle, 06230Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France Show on map
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La citadelle, a listed site in Villefranche-sur-Mer since 1932, retained its military vocation until 1965.

Classified as a historic monument in 1932, the Citadelle houses the Volti, Goetz-Boumeester and Roux Museums and overlooks the impressive Villefranche harbor. Emmanuel-Philibert, Duke of Savoy, had the citadel built in 1566 to defend the port and the wider Nice region. Designed by Italian engineers, it incorporated innovations in artillery, notably the use of gunpowder. The citadel retained its military vocation until 1965, when it was purchased by the commune of Villefranche-sur-Mer.

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Manej
Manej
Visited in march 2020
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Endroit superbe. La forteresse est petite mais possède des coins charmants et la vue est imprenable.
A noter les toilettes publiques gratuites dans l arrière cour.
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vero06
vero06
Visited in september 2017
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J'aime beaucoup cet endroit, l'entrée est gratuite et le petit musée sur les films tournés dans la région est intéressant. La roseraie est très jolie. Le point de vue de la tourelle est fantastique.
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audrey
audrey
To discover if you come to Villefranche-sur-Mer, this place is very pleasant especially its rose garden.
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