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Interesting fact: It was from here that both Giovanni da Verrazzano and Amerigo Vespucci set sail in the 16th century, crossing the Atlantic to reach the new continent. This was also the port where the fleet of the Knights of Santo Stefano, the religious order of chivalry founded by Cosimo de' Medici to counter the raids of the Barbary pirates who plagued the Mediterranean, was moored. Here, in a lavish ceremony, Maria de' Medici embarked to marry Henry IV, King of France. Galileo also came here to test how the telescope he had perfected could be used aboard a ship in rough seas, but an exceptional calm thwarted his attempt.

Route with beautiful views of the coast, there is a main road section of about 7 km without a cycle path where you have to be a bit careful with the bike.

Populonia is situated high above the sea, from up here you have a wonderful view. It is a very old Etruscan town. You can still sense its important past when you look at the magnificent buildings.

At the base of the Romito promontory there is a small pier with a very small beach next to it with private access; instead a short distance away (a little further south-east) a small public beach (Bagni Il Rogiolo) can be reached from via Cristoforo Colombo which descends from the Aurelia. The burial of Sidney Sonnino is located in a cave dug into the cliff below accessible only from the Castle with a descent overlooking the sea. The Castle is currently inhabited by the descendants of Sonnino; therefore, as a private place it cannot be visited, but on some special occasions it has been opened to the public for visits of about an hour each. For information/reservations: 334 7253532

Fortezza Vecchia of Livorno A journey through time to discover Livorno's past Crossing the threshold of the Old Fortress, sister of the younger New Fortress, you will be transported back in time, to the very place where the first nucleus of the city was born and developed. Built in the sixteenth century by order of Cosimo I De' Medici, this architectural jewel is a real treasure trove of hidden treasures and in reality much more than a simple military fortress. We are dealing with the true guardian of Livorno's roots. The massive red walls, the imposing ramparts rising from the sea, the towers, the coats of arms, the tombstones and the marble details of this Renaissance work of art tell in fact of a past of greatness and resistance, revealing the genius and deeds of the men who shared its history. From the top of the walls you can also enjoy a breathtaking view. You will see Livorno and its port from a unique perspective, while on the horizon the Tyrrhenian Sea spreads out and gets lost in the blue sky. A fortress with the history of Livorno inside The Old Fortress was built starting in 1519 on a project by one of the most famous military architects of the time, Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, and is characterized by an asymmetrical structure that includes three large bastions: that of the Ampolletta, facing the city, that of the Canaviglia towards the port and that of the Capitana to the north-east. The internal structure is a real cross-section of the history of the city: it includes the remains of the medieval tower with a square plan (around 1077) that marked the first port of Livorno, the keep of Mathilda (around 1241) and the fortification walls of the ancient Quadratura dei Pisani, still visible (around 1377). From the Portus Pisanus to the Medici, from the Lorraine to the Napoleonic occupations, from the uprisings of the Risorgimento to the deep scars of the Second World War, the Old Fortress has accompanied Livorno and the people of Livorno in all eras, giving them the beloved certainty of an ever-present reference. Text / Source: Livorno Turistico, Largo del Cisternino, 13 - 57123 Livorno (LI) - Italy https://www.visit-livorno.it/attrazione/fortezza-vecchia/

Livorno's Old Fortress A journey through time to discover Livorno's past Crossing the threshold of the Old Fortress, sister to the younger New Fortress, you will be transported back in time to the very place where the city's first nucleus was born and developed. This architectural gem, built in the 16th century by order of Cosimo I de' Medici, is a true treasure trove of hidden treasures and, in fact, much more than a simple military fortress. We are dealing with the true guardian of Livorno's roots. The massive red walls, the imposing ramparts rising from the sea, the towers, the coats of arms, the tombstones, and the marble details of this Renaissance work of art truly speak of a past of greatness and resistance, revealing the genius and deeds of the men who shared its history. From the top of the walls, you can also enjoy breathtaking views. You'll admire Livorno and its harbor from a unique perspective, with the Tyrrhenian Sea stretching out on the horizon, disappearing into the blue sky. A fortress with Livorno's history within The Old Fortress, built starting in 1519 according to a design by one of the most famous military architects of the time, Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, is characterized by an asymmetrical structure comprising three large bastions: the Ampolletta bastion, facing the city, the Canaviglia bastion, facing the harbor, and the Capitana bastion, to the northeast. The interior structure is a true cross-section of the city's history: it includes the remains of the medieval square-plan tower (c. 1077) that marked Livorno's first harbor, the Keep of Matilda (c. 1241), and the fortification walls of the ancient Quadratura dei Pisani, still visible (c. 1377). From the Portus Pisanus to the Medici, from the Lorraine to the Napoleonic occupations, from the uprisings of the Risorgimento to the deep scars of World War II, the Old Fortress has accompanied Livorno and its inhabitants throughout all eras, providing them with the cherished certainty of an ever-present reference. Text / Source: Livorno Turistico, Largo del Cisternino, 13 - 57123 Livorno (LI) - Italy https://www.visit-livorno.it/attrazione/fortezza-vecchia/

Watchtower located on the steep road that goes from Sant’Ilario up towards Monte Perone.

The watchtower of San Giovanni is located on the slope of Monte Perone at a height of about 300 meters and dates back to the 12th-13th century