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The tower is the ancient gate of the city, it was built in 1212 at the behest of Rinaldo Orsini, lord of Piombino. In 1447 it was modified, with the insertion of another structure, the Rivellino, which was added to improve the artillery defense. Currently only the 15th century part and the arch, built in the mid-19th century, are open to the public.

The high tower is the oldest part of the complex and dates back to 1212, when Piombino was a free commune, the only surviving evidence of that period. It is where the city's land gate opened, which was rebuilt in the 15th century. The tower, also called the Tower of Sant'Antonio or Porta Inferi, was probably equipped with one or more bells in the highest part, under the arch, to be used on special occasions or in times of danger. At the beginning of the 15th century, the forecourt and a front door were added, on which there is still a plaque dated 1417. The ravelin was placed around the tower to protect it from artillery, but the date of construction is uncertain. Although the plaque that attributes its construction to Rinaldo Orsini indicates the year 1447, numerous construction elements, including the access door in lateral position, the proportions of the shoe and the muzzles, lead us to a dating between 1470 and 1504. The same tufa quarry material from the quarries of Populonia was used, which had also been used to build the Etruscan works in the area. The Rivellino has a semicircular shape and dates back to the reign of Rinaldo Orsini, husband of Caterina Appiani, when the siege of Alfonso V of Aragon was successfully thwarted. It must once have been surrounded by a moat and equipped with a drawbridge.

In the 12th-13th centuries The Torrione was built in the 18th century and later equipped with arches again in 1848. In 1447 the Rivellino was built as a semicircular fortress to make Piombino even safer from attackers. With a moat and a drawbridge as the only possible access, the wall was intended to secure the eastern part of the fortress.

The chapel was built between 1465 and 1470 and was part of the citadel of the princely residence. The chapel was intended for princes to separate themselves from courtiers.

The building dates from 1899. It is part of the historic northwest bastion and is located near the citadel of Piombino. At the end of the 19th century, Franciscan monks continued to work here to support the health of their fellow monks. Before that they were expelled in 1806 by Napoleon's sister, as well as the Princess of Piombino. Churches and monasteries were desecrated.

Idyllic little bay with a beach bar

Picturesque remains of a medieval fortress that give the old town a special flair.

The tower and the surrounding old town are really a pretty gem.