Filitosa Archaeological Site

Address: Filitosa archaeological site, Corsica, France

Website: https://www.filitosa.com/en/

Hours: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm (seasonal variations possible)

Admission: Adult ~€6-€10

Filitosa is a major prehistoric site in southern Corsica known for its carved standing stones and statue-menhirs. The site preserves stone sculptures and settlement remains spanning the late Neolithic into the Bronze Age and is one of Corsica’s best-known archaeological locations.

The open-air site includes several anthropomorphic stone figures carved to represent armed warriors and other motifs, along with traces of fortified settlement walls and occupation levels. Visitors can walk among the standing stones and see how the site was organized in relation to defensive features.

Archaeological work at Filitosa established a chronology of use from prehistoric farming communities through later Bronze Age transformations, during which the statue-menhirs were carved and reused. The site has been interpreted as a place of social and ritual significance across these periods.

Filitosa lies inland in southern Corsica, in the commune of Sollacaro, a short drive from the coastal town of Propriano and accessible by regional roads.

• Statue-menhirs: Features a number of carved statue-menhirs and standing stones that date to the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods and are among the best-preserved in Corsica.
• Location: Located in southern Corsica near the town of Sollacaro and the coastal town of Propriano, making it accessible as a regional archaeological visit.

What to See#

• Megalithic site: Open-air archaeological site with carved standing stones and the remains of settlements and fortifications visible across the hillside. Visitors can walk among the statue-menhir fragments and other stone features.
• Interpretation centre: On-site interpretive displays and a small museum area explain the chronology from Neolithic occupation through Bronze Age fortification and the carving of statue-menhirs.

Filitosa is in southern Corsica near the village of Sollacaro. The site is accessible by car from Ajaccio (about 1-1.5 hours) or Propriano; regional roads lead to a visitor parking area and a short walk to the site.

• Wear sturdy shoes-the site is carved into a rocky plateau with uneven paths.
• Bring a good guidebook or hire a guide to understand the chronology of megaliths and later prehistoric features.
• Sun protection is essential; shade is minimal on the site's open plateau.