Chateau d'If (Marseille)

France / Provence-Alpes-Cote-dAzur / Marseille
 castle, monument, place with historical importance, interesting place

A former fortress built under François I in 1524, which became a state prison in the 17th century. The novel of Alexander Dumas writer "The count of Monte Cristo" has made it famous.

The House of Count of Monte Cristo!!!!
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Coordinates:   43°16'47"N   5°19'30"E
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