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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › State_of_the_PresidiState of the Presidi - Wikipedia

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   Proclamation issued during the Austrian period (1730) The Palazzo dei Governanti, seat of the Spanish governors in Porto Ercole. The State of the Presidi ( Italian: Stato dei Presidi, [a] meaning "state of the garrisons" [1]) was a small territory on the Tuscan coast of Italy that existed between 1557 and 1801.

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3. italytravelsecrets.com › porto-ercolePorto Ercole – A Seaside Escape Amidst Spanish Fortresses

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   Mar 10, 2023 · March 10, 2023. Porto Ercole, along with Porto Santo Stefano, offers a quintessential seaport town experience on the promontory of Monte Argentario in the Province of Grosseto. The town, famous for its Spanish fortresses and its characteristic port, offers visitors a thrilling mix of history, beaches, resorts, boating, diving, and other water ...

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4. www.visittuscany.com › argentario-porto-ercolePorto Ercole | Visit Tuscany

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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.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Porto_ErcolePorto Ercole - Wikipedia

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   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.

6. italian-traditions.com › tuscany-porto-ercoleTuscany, Porto Ercole the pearl of Argentario

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   In 1559, with the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, Porto Ercole passed to Spain as the State of the Presidi. In 1815 with the Congress of Vienna the territories became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany until the unification to the Kingdom of Italy in 1860.

7. italoamericano.org › ercole-caravaggioA Journey to Porto Ercole, Caravaggio's “Last Resort”

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   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.

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   How did Porto Ercole become a state of the Presidi?

   • 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.

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   Where is Porto Ercole located?

   • Porto Ercole is located in Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto in the region of Tuscany. Originally an island, the Argentario promontorio is now a promontory, a landmass extending into the Tyrrhenian Sea. There are two strips of land connecting Monte Argentario to the mainland: the Tombolo della Feniglia.

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   What is Porto Ercole known for?

   • Porto Ercole is home to three Spanish Fortresses, dating back to when the town was part of a territory in Italy called the Estado de los Reales Presidios or Presidi State. Though many parts of these forts have been converted to private residences, you can view all of them from the outside and visits are sometimes possible. 5. Forte Filippo

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   Does Porto Ercole still exist?

   • The uphill, fortified old hamlet of Porto Ercole, for instance, still includes the 16th century, Renaissance-style Palazzo dei Governanti (Governors’ Palace), standing right next to the sea, on the stunning Santa Barbara main square overlooking the harbor.

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9. tuscanyplanet.com › en › what-to-do-in-porto-ercoleGuide to Porto Ercole on Monte Argentario - Tuscany Planet

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   Jan 15, 2022 · The city is located on the eastern side of the Argentario, right in front of Ansedonia. Porto Ercole is one of the most fascinating seaside villages in the whole of the Tuscan Maremma and is a fantastic place to spend a holiday between sea, history and nature.