Fortezze medicee
Medici bastion complex of Portoferraio with the Fronte d’Attacco: a walk along the walls, a refreshment area and play equipment for children.
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About the museum
The Fortezze Medicee close off the ancient Cosmopoli to the west, the town founded by Cosimo de’ Medici at Portoferraio. It is a bastioned fortification with bastions at different heights, which descend towards the sea and form the so-called Fronte d’Attacco, an imposing architectural complex on the landward side of the town.
Together with the Forte Falcone, the Forte Stella and the Linguella, the fortresses formed one of the town’s main defensive strongholds. Over time they were progressively strengthened and served both as a military residence and as a lookout and observation point.
The entrance is at the end of Via Guerrazzi, the road known as the Porta a Terra because it leads to the second access to the Medici town. Today the route is a panoramic walk with benches, a refreshment point and play areas for children. The complex is managed by Cosimo de’ Medici srl, which also runs the Forte Falcone and the other cultural sites of Portoferraio, with which it shares the Cosmopoli Card.
Highlights
- Walk along the Fronte d’Attacco
- Bastions at different heights descending towards the sea
- View over the historic centre of Portoferraio
- Area with refreshment point and play equipment for children
- Operated by
- Cosimo de' Medici srl
- Visitors per year
- approx. 40,751
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6children aged 9 to 18, groups and school parties (minimum 15 people), university students, over-70s, holders of the Elba mobility pass from Autolinee Toscane and of the EdumuseiCard. |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 8 · Free admission up to age 8; reduced from 9 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €6 per personReduced rate for groups and school classes. |
| Cosmopoli Card (7 days, cultural sites of Portoferraio), full price | €20 |
| Cosmopoli Card, reduced | €15 |
| Cosmopoli Card, family (minimum 3 people) | €15 |
Free admission also for residents of Portoferraio, school classes from Portoferraio schools, working tourist guides, journalists with a press card and holders of an ICOM card.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 8 |
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- Playground / play area
Play equipment for children is present in the area.
Getting there & parking
The entrance to the fortresses is at the end of Via Guerrazzi, the road known as Porta a Terra. Forte Falcone has a separate entrance from the street of the same name.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There is a refreshment point in the fortress area.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
