Forte Stella, Military fort in Portoferraio, Italy.
The star-shaped fortress stands on a promontory 49 meters above sea level, featuring five corner bastions and thick brick walls overlooking Portoferraio harbor.
Built in 1548 under architects Giovanni Camerini and Giovan Battista Belluzzi, the fort served as part of the Medici family's defensive system for the Tuscan coast.
The fortification contains a chapel, former military quarters, storage rooms, and underground passages that demonstrate 16th-century military architectural practices.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of €2.00 for adults and free for children under 10.
The northeastern peak of the fort houses a circular lighthouse constructed in 1788 by Grand Duke Leopold of Lorraine to guide ships into the natural harbor.
Location: Portoferraio
Inception: 1548
Address: Via Forte Stella
GPS coordinates: 42.81589,10.33361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:29
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