Sights in Elba
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Villa dei Mulini
The Villa dei Mulini, Napoleon’s home while he was emperor of this small isle, has a splendid terraced garden and library. During his Elban exile, he certainly didn’t want for creature comforts – contrast his Elba lifestyle with the simplicity of his camp bed and travelling trunk when he was on the campaign trail. While the history lesson is nice, the dearth of actual Napoleonic artefacts is a tad disappointing.
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Villa Napoleonica di San Martino
The Villa Napoleonica di San Martino, where Napoleon occasionally dropped in, is set in hills about 5km southwest of Portoferraio. Modest by Napoleonic standards, it is dominated by the overbearing mid-19th-century gallery at its base, built to house his memorabilia. A combined ticket for both villas is €5.
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Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
The Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano is Europe’s largest marine protected area. Yet this 28km-long, 19km-wide island has plenty of quiet nooks, particularly if you time a visit for April, May or September. Avoid August at all costs.
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