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>> Marciana
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 Located
on the slants of Mount Capanne at 375 meters altitude, Marciana
is a very ancient settlement that probably dates back to the
Roman era. The winding road that climb the hillsides, through
chestnut woods, is well worth facing to be able to enjoy the
marvelous view over Marciana Marina and the village Poggio.
The Marciana area started flourishing in the Middle Ages and
later became the seat of the Appians whose residence can still
be visited and is well kept. A simple walk through the narrow
streets of Marciana can be much appreciated, winding through
arches, flower ornated balconies and the typical houses settled
on the slopes of the hill. The stairs are pitiless, but it is
worth the effort once you reach the picturesque corners of the
village and get to enjoy the breath-taking views from the village'
squares. |
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Marciana also guards a considerable historic, architectonic
and artistic patrimony. Worth visiting is the great Pisan Fortress
that offered shelter to the people of Marciana during invasions,
the Archeological Museum at Palazzo Pretorio and the San Lorenzo
church. A path that in less than an hour by foot allows you
to reach the Madonna del Monte Sanctuary, takes off from the
Pisana Fortress. At only three kilometers from Marciana you
get to the absolutely charming and chestnut-wood surrounded
village Poggio that still preserves narrow medieval alleys where
driving is strictly forbidden. From Poggio, nearby the cemetery,
you come on to a narrow countryside lane which in about 40 minutes
takes you to the Romitorio (Hermitage) di San Cerbone, while
a carriage road bordered with chestnut trees leads you to the
Fonti di Napoleone. Numerous paths starting from Marciana will
allow nature lovers to discover Mount Capanne that with its
more than 1000 meters altitude is the highest top on the island.
If you would like to immerge into Imperial history, take on
to the road that runs along Punta della Zanca and get down to
the Faro (lighthouse) di Punta Polveraia where you can sight
a rock known as the Sedia di Napoleone (Napoleons' chair) where
it is said the nostalgic emperor contemplated his beautiful
Corsica. |
Photos from APT Tuscan Archipelago and Mediaweb srl.
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