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Forte Stella
Fortress · Municipality of Portoferraio
45'
minutes to visit
0.7
km from Portoferraio harbour
Fortress
Renaissance
Paid admission
about 45 minutes
Photos of Forte Stella
What Forte Stella is
Star fort · Lighthouse 1788 · Alleys
Recognisable for its characteristic star-shaped plan and white lighthouse. The lighthouse, erected by Grand Duke Leopold of Lorraine in 1788, is one of the oldest in Europe still in operation. The climb through alleys and stairs from the centre is part of the experience.
Factsheet
Type
Fortress
Historical period
Renaissance
Visit
Open to visitors
Admission
Paid
Time needed
about 45 minutes
Accessibility
Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
Families with children
Suitable
Municipality
Portoferraio
Opening hours and ticket prices can change with the season: check with the site or the local tourist office before you go.
Where it is and how to get there
0.7 km
Portoferraio harbour
9.0 km
Rio Marina harbour
10.0 km
Cavo harbour
8.9 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Forte Stella
Residence
Villa dei Mulini (Mulini Mansion)
0.0 km away · Portoferraio
Fortress
Forte Falcone
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Civic work
Medici Cistern
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Theatre
Vigilanti Theatre
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Forte Stella
1.6 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Airone
Portoferraio
3.4 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Fabricia
Portoferraio
3.6 km
Farm Stays
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Apartments
Portoferraio
3.6 km
Farm Stays★★★
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Rooms
Portoferraio
Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.