Le chateau d'If, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AgentJ
N 43° 16.820 E 005° 19.590
31T E 688768 N 4794574
The Château d'If is a fortress (later a prison) located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul Archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea about a mile offshore in the Bay of Marseille in southeastern France.
Waymark Code: WM5NVJ
Location: France
Date Posted: 01/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
Views: 38
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Walk on Monte Cristo's shoes and visit the one of the Mediterranean's most outstanding sites - Chateau d'If - a famous fortress throughout the world with well preserved environment and building.

In 1524 Francois I. had a fortress built on the island of If, opposite Marseille. It became legendary for its prisoners, both real - a rhinoceros immortalised by Durer in 1515 - and imaginery - Alexander Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo.

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1524

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": France

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Museum

This site is administered by ----: French Ministry of Culture

If admission is charged -: 4.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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