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- A former domain of the Republic of Siena, in Caravaggio’s times the area surrounding Mount Argentario constituted the so-called Stato dei Presìdi (State of the Garrisons): administered by the Viceroy of Naples, this was nothing but a small Spanish protectorate created in Tuscany after the Duke of Florence, Cosimo I de’ Medici, had managed to conquer Siena with the help of the Crown of Spain.
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It consisted of remnants of the former Republic of Siena—the five towns of Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano on the promontory of Monte Argentario, as well as Orbetello, Talamone and Ansedonia—and their hinterland, along with the islet of Giannutri and the fortress of Porto Longone on the island of Elba.
Mar 10, 2023 · Porto Ercole offers an authentic slice of Italy, perfect for those looking to explore beyond the typical tourist path. Porto Ercole, on the Monte Argentario promontorio in Grosseto, Tuscany, is full of options for visitors: beaches, hiking, and Spanish fortresses.
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A charming seaside village on the Argentario coast and a renowned marina, Porto Ercole lies in the center of a bay dominated by mighty fortresses of the past. The wild nature and the characteristics of its coves have made Porto Ercole a vacation spot off the usual tourist track.
Jan 15, 2022 · After a famous battle, represented in a Vasari’s fresco “La presa di Porto Ercole“, the harbour became part of the spanish State of the Presidi. The spanish expanded the frotress of Porto Ercole and built three new fort: Forte Santa Caterina, Forte Filippo and Forte Stella.
Oct 11, 2017 · Located on the Monte Argentario promontory that outstretches into the Tyrrhenian Sea (being only linked to the mainland by the famous Orbetello Lagoon), Porto Ercole is not just one of the “finest hamlets in Italy,” as it has been labeled because of its breath-taking location.
Porto Ercole & Monte Argentario Travel Guide, coastal forts built by the Spanish, seafood cuisine and sandy beaches lined with parasol pines.
Porto Ercole (Italian: [ˈpɔrto ˈɛrkole]) is an Italian town located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the Province of Grosseto, Tuscany. It is one of the two major towns that form the township, along with Porto Santo Stefano. Its name means "Port Hercules". It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of ...
