Arms and Armour

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.

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See also

• ▸Demetrius I Poliorcetes
• ▸John R. Casani
• ▸Anti-Catholicism

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