Elba

Historic sites in Elba

Historic Treasures of Elba

Discover Elba Island's historic landmarks including medieval fortresses perched on cliffs, archaeological museums housing artifacts from 800 BC to Roman times, and centuries-old churches showcasing Roman Pisa architectural style. The list features active and decommissioned lighthouses that guided maritime navigation and coastal towers built for defense and observation, reflecting Elba’s strategic importance through the ages.

Historic Treasures of Elba — Map

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Forte Focardo

Coastal fortress located in Capoliveri, built to defend the island’s shores.

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Volterraio Fortress

Visit this coastal fortress dating back to 1000 AD and sitting on a mountain above Portoferraio. It was reconstructed many times.

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Portoferraio Archaeological Museum

The exhibitions cast a clever eye on the history of Elba dating from 800 BC to the Roman Era. The collections of artifacts are marvellous.

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Falcone Fort

This coastal fort dating from 1548 is Portoferraio's star attraction. It's a favorite meeting place and a cultural venue.

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Faro di Punta Polveraia

Active lighthouse on a promontory near Patresi, marking coastal navigation.

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Pieve di San Giovanni in Campo

Dating to 1298, this ancient parish house is a prime example of the early "Roman Pisa" architectural style. Must-see.

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Torre degli Appiani

Ancient coastal watchtower near Marciana Marina’s marina.

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Forte inglese

Fortification combining features of a castle and fort.

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Faro di Rio Marina

Decommissioned maritime lighthouse formerly guiding vessels in the Piombino Channel.

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Scoglietto Lighthouse

Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation…

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Torre del Martello

Coastal watchtower used historically for surveillance and defense.

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Roman villa of the Grottos

History buffs should not miss the ruins of an ancient Roman villa built in 100 BC.

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Capo Focardo Lighthouse

Capo Focardo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at the south eastern tip of the gulf of Porto Azzurro on the island of Elba in the…

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Semaforo di Campo alle Serre

Decommissioned maritime semaphore station overlooking the Corsica Channel.

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Chiesa di San Benedetto

12th-century church located in Marciana representing medieval religious architecture.

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Chiesa di San Biagio

12th-century church in Marciana reflecting historic ecclesiastical construction.

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Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

12th-century former religious building in Pomonte hamlet.

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