Marciana
Welcome to Marciana Marina: the smallest municipality in Tuscany on the beautiful island of Elba
If you're looking for a peaceful and enchanting place to spend your summer vacation, we suggest visiting Marciana Marina, a municipality in the province of Livorno located on the island of Elba. With its 1871 inhabitants, this municipality is the smallest in Tuscany, but don't be fooled by its size, because here you'll find crystal-clear sea, spectacular landscapes, and much more!
Monuments and places of interest
In this small Tuscan gem, you'll find numerous monuments and places of interest worth visiting. At the entrance of the port, you'll find the ancient Tower of the Appiani, dating back to the sixteenth century. Not far from the port, you'll find Il Cotone: the first nucleus of the town where the natural harbor was located. Here, you can admire the church of Santa Chiara, built in 1776, and the Villas Anselmi-Spinola and Leonardi.
If you're passionate about archaeology, we suggest visiting the Paolina Beach, named after Napoleon Bonaparte's sister, Paolina. Here, you'll find the remains of an ancient Roman building, perhaps belonging to an ancient commercial enterprise. But that's not all! You can also see modern architecture built after World War II, such as Villa Spinelli, Villa Albertini, Villa Del Balzo, and Villa Vannini-Parenti.
Society
Demographic evolution
Marciana Marina has 1871 inhabitants today, but was once known as "Little Marseille" for its commercial and port importance. Today, the municipality welcomes visitors from all over Italy and abroad.
Ethnic groups and foreign minorities
According to ISTAT data from 2018, Italian citizenship accounts for about 92.39% of the population of Marciana Marina.
Conclusion
In short, Marciana Marina is a charming place to spend your summer vacation. You can admire ancient monuments, modern buildings, beautiful beaches, and enjoy the hospitality of the municipality's inhabitants. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this small village on the beautiful island of Elba!
