Museums, archeological sites, travelling exhibitions tell us of the Island of Elba's complex history
The best known museums on the island of Elba are those relating to Napoleon Bonaparte's exile: both Napoleonic residences are in Portoferraio, where you can also visit the small but very important Napoleonic Antiques Museum, as well as the small Vigilanti theatre house, that Napoleon wanted built from a deconsacrated church and changed into a place of entertainment.
However, in the book of the history of Elba, there is only a small paragraph about Napoleon: the most important civilizations of the Mediterranean lived on this territory for thousands of years, and proof of their presence is clearly seen in the museums and archeological sites.All the travelling and artistic exhibitions mostly during the summer months tell of the complex history of the Island of Elba, enrichening what is on show in the museums, libraries and picture galleries all over the island.
Dei Semplici GardenLive plants museum at the Santa Caterina Hermitage
Rio Elba Civic Archaeology MuseumThe history of the eastern side of the Island of Elba is closely connected to the mineral ores
Villa dei MuliniBuilt in 1724 by the Grand Duke gastone de' Medici napoleon had isome alterations done to suit his own needs during his exile in Elba
San Martino VillaIt was Napoleon's summer residence, and has antiques and works of art that date back to his exile in Elba.- Foresiana LibrarySecond only to the Labronica Library, the Foresiana in Portoferraio has a vast number of books of historical and cultural importance.
- Linguella Museum of ArcheologyThere are Etruscan and Roman remains from the VIII cent. BC to the V cent. AD, proof of the importance of Elba in Mediterranean sea commerce.
- Archaeology Museum in MarcianaIt was opened in 1968 to give a home to the remains brought to light by the excavation campaigns of that period in all of the Island of Elba.
- Italo Bolano International Open AirA combination of art and culture, the Italo Bolano Open Air is the perfect meeting place for srtists, art and the public.
- Foresiana Picture GalleryThe Foresiana Picture Gallery contains a vast collection of pieces of art, pictures and paintings, divided into twelve groups.
Studying in depth
Museums and archeological sites
Map of museums on the Island of Elba
Legend of points of interest
Museums
Groups di points of interest: zoom in to see them (the icon may vary in colour and size).
8 places to visit that can be seen on the map.
The map has already been laid out at a zoom level that enables you to see all the points of interest.
