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Capital of Elba, Portoferraio owes its importance to its beautiful natural port, used since ancient times by the Etruscans and the Romans. It is a small city rich in history and characterised by the magnificent Medici fortifications on the bay: Fort Falcon, Fort Stella and the Linguella Tower, all built in the XV century to defend the town from the pirate attacks. A lovely walk leads you from the tourist port into historical town walls. Portoferraio has about 13,000 inhabitants and offers both commercial and cultural services
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