Volterraio Fortress, Medieval castle in Portoferraio, Italy.
The hexagonal fortress includes a quadrangular tower and defensive walls, positioned 395 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea on Elba Island.
The Maritime Republic of Pisa strengthened the fortress in 1231, appointing architect Vanni Gherardo Rau to enhance its defensive capabilities.
The fortress functions as a military museum, preserving artifacts and documents that detail the strategic importance of Elba Island through centuries.
The Tuscan Archipelago National Park manages visits to the fortress, requiring advance reservations and appropriate footwear for the steep terrain.
The structure withstood a Turkish attack in 1544 and maintained its original signal system connecting various watch towers along the Tuscan coast.
Location: Portoferraio
Website: https://www.islepark.it/visitare-il-parco/il-volterraio
Address: Via del Volterraio 57039 57039
Website: https://islepark.it/visitare-il-parco/il-volterraio
GPS coordinates: 42.80258,10.38371
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:29
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