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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Livorno Cecina Isola D Elba Piombino Rosignano Marittimo San Vincenzo Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | Isola D ElbaItaly > Tuscany > Livorno > Isola D ElbaElba is the biggest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third biggest Italian island. Elba and other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is divided into eight communes: the capital Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba. Following the Treaty of Fontainebleau, French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to Elba when overthrown (the first time), inspiring the famous palindrome: "Able was I ere I saw Elba." Napoleon stayed on Elba for 9 months and 21 days, being given the title "Emperor of Elba." During these months, partly to pass the time and partly out of a genuine concern for the well-being of the people, he carried out a series of economic and social reforms to improve the quality of life on Elba. Napoleon eventually escaped Elba and returned to France on February 26, 1815. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Tuscany Snippets of Articles Relating to Isola D ElbaItaly > Tuscany > Livorno An important area under the Medici in the Renaissance with many important landmarks from the 16th century, Livorno was enlarged at the end of the 18th century by Leopold II, who also opened the city to foreign merchants. It became a free port under Ferdinand I from 1590, and remained such until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy. During World War II, Livorno received moderate damage, including to a historic cathedral and synagogue. It is home to a naval academy. Italy > Tuscany A short distance from Florence lays the Tuscan town of Siena. This town is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, plentiful museums, sweet delicacies and its yearly celebration of one of the world’s most historical sporting events - the Palio. Italy > Tuscany > Lucca Lucca (population 90,000) is a city in Tuscany, northern central Italy, near (but not on) the Ligurian Sea. It is one of the most conservative and richest cities in Northern Italy. Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The rectangular grid of its historical center preserves the Roman street plan, and the Piazza S. Michele occupies the site of the ancient forum. | |
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