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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.
Campo Monumental Cemetery
Located at the entrance of the town of Marina di Campo with at the entrance a granite monument in memory of the fallen.
San Giovanni Tower
On the side of Monte Perone near the towns of San Piero and Sant'Ilario, is the charming tower watching over the gulf of Marina di Campo.
Volterraio Castle
Suggestive place, the castle lays down on Volterraio Mount and from its panoramic position overlooks and controls Portoferraio Gulf.
Public wash house
Near to the Canali spring, the public wash house appears close to the old town center.
Giove Tower
Today shows as a part of the in ruin castle in panoramic position close to Rio nell’Elba
Linguella villa
Remains of an ancient Roman villa stood between the I century BC and the III century AD at the entrance to the port of Portoferraio.
Linguella Tower
Also known as a Martello Tower is recognizable for its octagonal shape that dominates the entrance to the port of Portoferraio.
Villa delle Grotte
First century BC Roman luxury villa dominating the gulf of Portoferraio
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The Roman villa of the Grottos, with his always visible remains gave its name to the promontory on which it stands in a panoramic position in front of the ...
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