Forte Teglia, Military fort in Campo nell'Elba, Italy.

Forte Teglia is a military fort perched on a promontory along the coast of Campo nell'Elba, Italy. The structure features multiple stories with arched openings topped by crenellations that frame the roofline.

The fort was originally built as a military post with bomb-proof barracks and redesigned in the 1870s. Its conversion into a penal facility defined its later years and purpose.

The fort served as a prison facility for many decades and shaped the daily life of the island community. This dual purpose left visible marks on how the building is perceived and used today.

The location welcomes visitors and sits within an area offering nearby accommodation options. Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven and involves climbing between different levels.

On the parapet added by the Grand Duchy to ease cannon handling stands a statue of the Madonna, placed there by Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1986 during her visit to Pianosa's prison. The fort's name comes from the rocky spur it occupies: teglia, like Corsican teghja, derives from Latin tegula, meaning stone.