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Island of Elba Monuments
The island of Elba has always been a strategic location in the Mediterranean and was conquered by various populations.
Today the island of Elba offers numerous monuments from different historical periods, some of which can be visited. The architectural and artistic attractions of Elba are as evidence of the history and the creativity of the different peoples of great importance, which have lived in the past on Elba. You can find everything on the island of Elba from castles, fortresses, watchtowers to lighthouses.
There are numerous finds of prehistoric settlements and also from the time of the Etruscans and Romans. History has left us quite important traces of the Napoleonic period. Today, you can visit Napoleons two villas. In addition to the many religious monuments such as churches and sanctuaries, which we have listed under a separate category, there are important testimonies of the families De Medici and Family Appiani (Marciana), which deserve to be mentioned.
The importance of a monument can be architectural, artistic, technical, historical and scientific. The importance of a monument is not only because of their age, but also because of its location, its function, its rarity, its establishment, the relevance of its inhabitants or determines events that have taken place there. Great specific documentary value of the island is also ethnography, art history, architecture, craft and technology. Cultural evidence is the various parks and gardens, Mining mines and museums, which can be found on Elba.
Fortezza Pisana di Marciana
Ancient Fortress overlooking the village of Marciana, now a place
for events and wedding party.
De’ Medici fortresses
Wanted by Cosimo I de Medici, embracing the entire city of Portoferraio with its bastions.
Fort Focardo
Constructed in Spanish Age it offers a marvellous view on Porto
Azzurro and Cima del Monte.
Forte Longone
Used as a hight-security prison, it can be visited only the
outside area, that offers a beautiful view of Calamita.
The Tower of Marina di Campo
The Tower of the port is located in a panoramic area in the
historical centre of staircases in Marina di Campo.
Torre degli Appiani
Ancient tower built by Giacomo Appiano V to defend the village of
Rio Marina.
Forno Etrusco di Capo Pero
Ancient Etruscan furnace situated in the Capo Pero near Rio Marina
Fort Falcone
Impressive De’ Medici fortification that dominates the historic
center of Portoferraio.
Fort Stella
With star-shaped plant, it is located above the ancient city of
Portoferraio and is one of three main structures of De’ Medici
fortresses.
English Fort
Wanted by Cosimo III, it was built in 1700 and during his
troubled history various names have been assigned.
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