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Medici Cistern
Civic work · Municipality of Portoferraio
15'
minutes to visit
0.7
km from Portoferraio harbour
Civic work
Renaissance
Free admission
Seen from outside
about 15 minutes
Photos of Medici Cistern
What Medici Cistern is
Civic work · Cistern · 16th c.
The large historic water reservoir of the Medici citadel, built to ensure water supply during sieges. 16th-century engineering masterpiece, integral part of the fortified system.
Factsheet
Type
Civic work
Historical period
Renaissance
Visit
Seen from outside only
Admission
Free
Time needed
about 15 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
9.1 km
Rio Marina harbour
10 km
Cavo harbour
8.8 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Medici Cistern
Theatre
Vigilanti Theatre
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Residence
Villa dei Mulini (Mulini Mansion)
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Fortress
Forte Stella
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Church
Misericordia Church
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Medici Cistern
1.4 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Airone
Portoferraio
3.3 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Fabricia
Portoferraio
3.5 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.