{"id":1178,"date":"2022-12-15T08:11:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T07:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/visit-aleria-corsica-roman-ruins\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:06:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:06:59","slug":"visit-aleria-corsica-roman-ruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-aleria-corsica-roman-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Al\u00e9ria (Corsica): museum, village, ruins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On the east coast of Corsica, south of Bastia, Aleria is the ancient Roman capital of the island.The historic village of Al\u00e9ria 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.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit Al\u00e9ria in Corsica? Best thigns to do?<\/h2>\n\n

Are the ruins and the museum of Al\u00e9ria worth it?<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, if you like Roman history a lot.Al\u00e9ria and Mariana were the 2 main Roman colonies of Corsica.For Al\u00e9ria, the location was ideal, with an important river and good land for crops. Al\u00e9ria, founded in the 6th century BC, is considered the oldest city in Corsica.<\/p>\n\n

Al\u00e9ria has a long history. Nowadays, you can visit the ruins with a breathtaking view of the area. In addition, the many artifacts found have been preserved and are on display in the nearby fort.<\/p>\n\n

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What to do in Al\u00e9ria? Top 3<\/h3>\n\n

Al\u00e9ria is not very big. You’ll quickly get the hang of it.The main thing to do is:<\/p>\n\n