Princess Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi loved to call it "my little Paris." During her reign, the city experienced a period of great splendor... #tuttitaly
Curiosity: Princess Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi loved to call Piombino "my little Paris." During her reign, the city experienced a period of great splendor.
Today, the port of Piombino is used for the transport of goods, but also for tourism purposes. From here, the ferries of the leading shipping lines leave towards the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, Sardinia, and Corsica.
The center, to be visited on foot
Landed in Piombino, returning from the island of Elba, we leave the car near the bus station, a few steps from the Torrione, the ancient gateway to the city. Also called Porta di Sant'Antonio, it dates back to 1200 and is the oldest monument in Piombino.
Next to the Torrione, in 1400, the Rivellino was built, an imposing semicircular reinforcement construction built for defensive purposes to protect the city from possible enemy attacks.
After passing the Torrione, we find ourselves in the elegant Corso Vittorio Emanuele, where there is no shortage of restaurants and trattorias where you can taste the typical local dishes.
Continuing our walk, we meet the Palazzo Comunale and the adjacent Clock Tower. The beautiful and imposing buildings were renovated in the 1900s.
From behind the Palace, we can already see the sea. In a few minutes, we arrive at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in all of Piombino: the terrace of Piazza Bovio.
Built on a suggestive rocky outcrop, Piazza Bovio is a spectacular balcony overlooking the island of Elba. On clear days, you can see the island of Montecristo, the island of Giglio, Capraia, and Corsica.
On the table
Typical local recipes include octopus Alla Piombino, stockfish with potatoes, and anchovies alla povera.
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