Portoferraio, Port town on Elba Island, Italy
Portoferraio extends along a natural harbor with buildings rising on slopes, protected by three fortresses constructed during the Renaissance period.
Cosimo I de Medici established the settlement in 1548, naming it Cosmopoli to create a maritime defense point against pirates in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The archaeological museum in Portoferraio displays artifacts from different periods, documenting the evolution of civilization on Elba Island through centuries.
Regular ferry services connect Portoferraio to Piombino on mainland Italy, with multiple daily crossings throughout the year for passengers and vehicles.
Napoleon Bonaparte resided here during his exile in 1814, implementing numerous reforms that transformed the town's infrastructure and social organization.
Location: Province of Livorno
Inception: 1548
Capital city: Portoferraio
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: https://www.comune.portoferraio.li.it/
Shares border with: Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Porto Azzurro, Rio
Website: https://comune.portoferraio.li.it
GPS coordinates: 42.81667,10.31667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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