Walls, towers and gates Bastioni Medicei The Bastioni Medicei of Portoferraio on the island ,were the main defense against the dangers that came from the ground, but especially from the sea. It is majestic walls, seemingly solid, which were built for the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I, who wanted to defend the Elba from the attacks of the Turks.
Walls, towers and gates Porta di Mare Porta di Mare in Portoferraio is a stone gate built as if to emphasize symbolically the entrance in the center of Portoferraio, one of the smallest municipalities of the Elbe, but very active from the point of view of tourism. From Sea Gate you can enjoy a splendid view of the marine view.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Martello o della Linguella The Linguella Tower, also known as Torre del Martello of Portoferraio is different from any other kind of architecture because of its characteristic octagonal shape. On the sea, the tower was originally used for sightings. It was built at the beginning of the sixteenth century by the Medici, determined to defend the Elba from possible attacks.