Fort Saint-Elme (France)
Fort Saint-Elme is a military fort constructed between 1538 and 1552 under the reign of Charles V. Situated in the district of Collioure, approximately 30 kilometres southeast of Perpignan, in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, it is designated as a monument historique of Côte Vermeille. Since 2008, the fort has served as a museum, showcasing collections of medieval and Renaissance arms, hosting exhibitions, and offering panoramic views of the surrounding area from its terrace.
The facade along the Côte Vermeille | |
| 42.5186°N 3.0939°E | |
| Location | Collioure (Pyrénées-Orientales) |
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| Designer | Benedetto of Ravenna |
| Type | Star fort |
| Material | Schist |
| Beginning date | 1538 |
| Completion date | 1552 |
| Dedicated to | Defense |
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