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Pisan Fortress of Marciana

Fortress · Municipality of Marciana

30'
minutes to visit
13
km from Portoferraio harbour
Fortress Middle Ages Free admission Seen from outside about 30 minutes
The place

What Pisan Fortress of Marciana is

Fortress · 12th c. · Pisan · 4 bastions

During the medieval period, Marciana became a military stronghold of the Republic of Pisa, which in the 12th century built this imposing quadrangular fortress with four bastions. In the 15th century reinforced by the Appiani.

At a glance

Factsheet

Type Fortress
Historical period Middle Ages
Visit Seen from outside only
Admission Free
Time needed about 30 minutes
Accessibility Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
Families with children Suitable
Municipality Marciana

Opening hours and ticket prices can change with the season: check with the site or the local tourist office before you go.

Getting there

Where it is and how to get there

13 km
Portoferraio harbour
21 km
Rio Marina harbour
22 km
Cavo harbour
6.7 km
Marina di Campo airport

Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.

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Where to stay

Where to stay near Pisan Fortress of Marciana

Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.

All accommodation in Marciana: Hotels 9 Apartments 1

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