San Giovanni Tower
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 25 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano
Location: Campo Nell'Elba, Italy
Best Hikes to San Giovanni Tower
- Intermediate
4.3
(4)
19
Tower of San Giovanni - Ring tour in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park02:27
7.56km
340m
Intermediate4.8
(6)
15
Marina di Campo Harbor – San Giovanni Tower loop from Marina di Campo03:53
12.4km
430m
Expert4.0
(2)
9
San Giovanni Tower – On the slopes of Monte Maolo loop from La Pila04:55
13.2km
610m
Tips
A watchtower from the 11th century. Is right on the road, is well visited but not mountable.
translated by
•July 13, 2017
The Tower of San Giovanni is the only military testimony of the Middle Ages and has been the inspiration for many legends that have survived to this day. It is said that the tower was built as a prison for exiles. According to legend, the tower also served as a prison for Agrippina Postumio, third son of Agrippa and Giulia, daughter of Ottaviano and the famous philosopher Seneca. Another legend tells that the queen of the island of Elba was imprisoned there for life because she fell in love with a Saracen.
No matter what you believe, the view from here alone is worth a visit.translated by•April 16, 2023
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Description
Location: Campo Nell'Elba, Italy
Best Hikes to San Giovanni Tower
- Intermediate
4.3
(4)
19
Tower of San Giovanni - Ring tour in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park02:27
7.56km
340m
Intermediate4.8
(6)
15
Marina di Campo Harbor – San Giovanni Tower loop from Marina di Campo03:53
12.4km
430m
Expert4.0
(2)
9
San Giovanni Tower – On the slopes of Monte Maolo loop from La Pila04:55
13.2km
610m
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