6 Sights in Piombino, Italy (with Map and Images)
Explore interesting sights in Piombino, Italy. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 6 sights are available in Piombino, Italy.
List of cities in Italy Sightseeing Tours in Piombino1. Faro di Baratti
The lighthouse of Baratti is a maritime lighthouse of the Ligurian Sea located at the northern end of the municipal territory of Piombino, on the first north-eastern offshoots of the promontory of Piombino, in the hamlet of Baratti, in a dominant position with respect to the port of Baratti. Electrically powered and rhythmic light, it is equipped with a 100 W LABI lamp that emits a white flash every 5 seconds with a range of 9 nautical miles.
2. Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia
The Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia is located in the township of Piombino and covers about 80 hectares between the slopes of the promontory of Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti coast. It is part of The Parks of Val di Cornia and was opened in 1998 for visitors to view some of the archaeological sites and remains found in the new digs archaeological conducted in the area since 1996.
3. Museo archeologico del territorio di Populonia
The Archaeological Museum of Populonia, opened in 2001 in the town of Piombino, Italy, contains artifacts from what was the ancient territory of Populonia during a period ranging from prehistory to late antiquity. The museum contains an active center of experimental archaeology with a focus on the processing of ceramics and stone.
4. Casa delle Bifore
The Casa delle Bifore is a small palace in Piombino, located in Via Ferruccio n.18 next to the town hall. It is home to the Historical Archive of the Municipality of Piombino and owes its name to the mullioned windows with pointed arches and column on the façade.
5. Chiesa dell'Immacolata
The church of the Immaculate Conception is located in Via San Francesco in Piombino, near the Citadel and therefore the historic center. It is dedicated, in addition to the Madonna, to St. Francis and St. Cerbone, seat of the Franciscan friars.
6. Castello di Piombino
The castle of Piombino is the main defensive military work that remains in the homonymous city, located on the hill to the south-east jutting out into the sea. The castle marked the limit of the city on that side and a city gate opened there.
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