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Misericordia Church
Church · Municipality of Portoferraio
20'
minutes to visit
0.8
km from Portoferraio harbour
Church
17th century
Free admission
about 20 minutes
Photos of Misericordia Church
What Misericordia Church is
Church · 1677 · Napoleon bronze casts
Built in 1677, it preserves the relics of Saint Cristino. Inside you can admire the original bronze casts of Napoleon's face and hand, taken at Saint Helena just after his death. Headquarters of the historic Misericordia Confraternity.
Factsheet
Type
Church
Historical period
17th century
Visit
Open to visitors
Admission
Free
Time needed
about 20 minutes
Accessibility
Partly accessible
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
0.8 km
Portoferraio harbour
9.2 km
Rio Marina harbour
10 km
Cavo harbour
8.7 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Misericordia Church
Church
Cathedral - Nativity of Mary
0.0 km away · Portoferraio
Civic work
Piazza della Repubblica
0.0 km away · Portoferraio
Museum
Foresiana Picture Gallery
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Monument
Land Gate (Porta a Terra)
0.1 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Misericordia Church
1.4 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.