Marciana & Fortezza Pisana
Marciana
A medieval stone village on the slopes of Monte Capanne, with narrow alleys and arched passageways. The Pisan fortress at the top of the village overlooks the bay on the north coast.
Marciana is one of the island's oldest villages. It sits on the north slope of Monte Capanne at about 375 meters, where stone alleys, arches and flower-decorated steps form a maze-like old town. At the top of the village stands the Fortezza Pisana, built in the 12th century under Pisan rule and later reinforced by the Appiani family. From its outer walls you can look over Marciana harbor and the north coast. The village also has a small archaeological museum. The base station of the Monte Capanne cable car is just outside the village, and you can combine a trip up the cable car with the walk to the Madonna del Monte sanctuary. The nearby village of Poggio is also worth a stop. Parking in the village is limited, so park at the village entrance.
Opening hours
Open all day (castle hours vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Monte Capanne Cable Car
- Santuario della Madonna del Monte
- Marciana Marina
- Sant'Andrea Beach
- Cavoli Beach
- Fetovaia Beach
- Elviscot Wreck, Pomonte
- Marina di Campo