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Ancient Roman capital of the island
- On the east coast of Corsica, south of Bastia, Aleria is the ancient Roman capital of the island. The historic village of Aléria is worth a visit with a major archaeological site, a museum and beautiful views.
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The most impressive ancient ruins at Aleria include remnants of the Roman town, villa and necropolis that once stood here. Also at Aleria is a fort constructed towards the end of the 16th century by the Genoans to keep watch over the harbour.
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Dec 15, 2022 · On the east coast of Corsica, south of Bastia, Aleria is the ancient Roman capital of the island. The historic village of Aléria is worth a visit with a major archaeological site, a museum and beautiful views. Here is our guide to help you visit Aleria with: what to do, map, photos and tips.
Steeped in 8000 years of history, Aleria, according to his many influences, immerses you in an unexpected bath culture. Invitation to travel in time, your discoveries of the ancient capital of ancient Corsica are organized primarily around the Museum Jerome CARCOPINO and walks along the Diana lake. Also renowned for its varied agricultural ...
Situated on the East Coast of the island, Aleria is a part of the small region of Costa Serena at 2,7km from the sea. The town is crossed by the river of Tavignano, one of the biggest of the island. The village is at equidistance between Porto-Vecchio and Bastia and is linked up to Corte by a beautiful road of mountains.
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History
The Tavignano estuary and the nearby natural lagoon, now known as Diana's Pond, have attracted people since prehistoric times. According to archaeological evidence, the area around today's Aléria has been continuously inhabited since 6500 BC. The Greek historian Herodotus mentions the port city of Alalia, founded by the Greeks in 566 BC. Another historian, Diodorus Siculus, calls the city Kalaris. Both Alalia and Kalaris are believed to be Aléria, and the town was thus located on the site of...
By plane
1. 42.5497229.4847221 Bastia Poretta Airport (BIAIATA).(updated Dec 2022)
By car
The T10 Bastia-Bonifacio passes through Aléria via Porto-Vecchio, as does the T50 from Corte. Cars are not allowed to drive through the old city (except for residents). You can leave your car in the 42.1039.51352 free car parkjust off the T10. The turn-off for the car park is just south of the junction for the D43, which is the capital of Aléria, and is well signposted on the tarmac. The museum is a 5-minute walk from the car park.
By train
There is a former Corsican Railways station, but it has been abandoned for a long time. The easiest way if you want to take the train is to go up to Corte, then take the famous D43 either with a taxi or by renting a car.
The city centre of Aléria, Cateragio, is located at the intersection of the T10 and D43 roads, a couple of kilometres from the sea. You may need it to eat or sleep. The old city, with Roman remains and a Genoese fort, is about a kilometre to the south, you have to take the T10. You can drive to the sea and beaches or walk along the D43.
42.1026939.5095711 Roman city (Site archéologique de la ville antique d'Aléria) (on the edge of the centre, from the museum on the road to the left). A rather complicated timetable, which however i...42.1046199.5110852 Jérôme Carcopino Departmental Museum of Archaeology. From mid-May to the end of September: daily 09:00–12:00 13:00–18:00; during the rest of the year: M–Sa 08:00–12:00 13:00–17:0...42.1045279.5119683 Église Saint-Marcel d'Aléria (In front of the fort). The existing building was erected in the 15th century, and the stones for it were mainly taken from the ruins of the Roman ci...42.1421219.5559914 Tour de Diana. One of the well-preserved Genoese towers in Corsica was built in 1582 and was only used for defensive purposes until 1617. The tower is located at the mouth of the...No less than sixteen restaurants to welcome you here is the list: 1. 42.11319.513481 Café de la Place (T10), ☏ +33 4 95 57 02 14.(updated Dec 2022) 2. 42.115729.513482 Pizzeria Le CDO, 300 Avenue Saint Alexandre Sauli, ☏ +33 4 95 57 07 42.(updated Dec 2022) 3. 42.11689.512843 U Spurtinu, 425 Avenue Saint Alexandre Sauli, ☏ +33 4 95 36 27 83, +33 6 ...
42.113989.51381 L'Atrachjata, 100 Avenue Saint Alexandre Sauli, ☏ +33 4 95 57 03 93, resa@hotel-aleria.com. 3 stars hotel & restaurant.(updated Dec 2022)42.116079.513482 L'Empereur, 320 Avenue Saint Alexandre Sauli, ☏ +33 4 95 57 02 13, fax: +33 4 95 57 02 33, contact@hotel-empereur.com. 2-star hotel & restaurant.(updated Dec 2022)42.113399.514913 Hôtel les Orangers, 95 Route de la Mer, Route du roi Théodore, ☏ +33 4 95 57 00 31, info@hotel-lesorangers.com. 2-star hotel.(updated Dec 2022)42.1125699.5493424 Camping Marina D'Aléria, Plage de Padulone, ☏ +33 4 95 57 01 42, marina-aleria@capfun.com.(updated Dec 2022)Town in Upper Corsica, Aléria is a unique site in France, as it remains today the only material evidence of the implementation of the Phoenicians in the sixth century. First historic city of Corsica, the city has a rich and exciting history where the Romans and Vandals have their place over the centuries.
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