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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 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.
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In addition to its natural beauty, Porto Ercole's charm also derives from the imposing Spanish fortresses that were built in the 16th century during the Stato dei Presidi (Presidi State): the Rocca Spagnola (Spanish Rock), which towers over the town, has an irregularly starry shape which has undergone several changes over time; it consists of ...
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.
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 .
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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During the War of the Spanish Succession, the Presidi were claimed by the Emperor Charles VI, who conquered all of them save Porto Longone between 1708 and 1712. In Article 30 of the Treaty of Rastatt of 7 March 1714, France recognised Charles' claim, but no peace with Spain was forthcoming.
