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stunning mountain scenery, cliff-fringed coast, secluded coves, and crystal

waters. History buffs, too, find plenty of interest just by concentrating on

Elba's most famous resident, the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte.

Although he only spent 10 months here (FROM May 1814 to February 1815),

he made valuable contributions to road and civic works. His one-time

official residence, the Villa dei Molini, stands on the seaward side of the

Piazza Napoleon and contains his library. Although the emperor died on the

island of St. Helena, mass is still said each year in Portoferraio on the

anniversary of his death. Relics in the Misericordia Church include a

reproduction of Napoleon's coffin and a bronze cast of his death mask. About

four miles inland FROM Portoferraio, on the slopes of Monte San Martino,

stands the Villa San Martino amid luxuriant vegetation. The villa served as

the emperor's summer residence and is now a museum.

The ship is scheduled to dock. FROM the pier, it is a 10-minute walk to

the town center. Taxis are generally available at the pier.

Shopping . A variety of shops are found in the town center.

Typical souvenirs relate to Napoleon and his time on the island. Leather

articles, Italian fashions and locally mined semi-precious stones may be

of interest. Store hours are usually FROM 9 to 1 and 4 to 8.

Specialties like gnocchetti di pesce (bite-sized potato and fish

dumplings), pesce all'elbana (fresh white fish baked with vegetables and

potatoes), fish-stuffed ravioli and pasta with fresh shrimp may tempt

you to have lunch or dinner ashore. Some good restaurants are found in

the historic center of Portoferraio and facing the waterfront. Five

miles FROM town is the exclusive Hermitage Hotel. Its restaurant and bar

are well worth a visit (reservations are recommended).

The two forts, Falcone and Stella, rising above the port, were begun in

1548 and later completed by Napoleon.

Piazza Napoleone. The square is located at the highest point in

town and offers fine views.

Villa dei Molini. On the seaward side of the square stands this

simple villa, which was Napoleon's official residence during his exile

Misericordia Church. This parish church in the Via Napoleone

celebrates a special mass each May on the anniversary of Napoleon's

death. It also contains a bronze cast of his death mask and a

reproduction of his coffin.

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