elba

For other places with the same name, see Elba (disambig).'' Elba (Latin "Ilva") is an island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 km from the coastal town of Grosseto (coor dm4244N1022E ) . It is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third largest Italian island. Elba and other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago.The island is divided into eight communes: the capital Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba.

History - Following the Treaty of Fontainebleau, FranceFrench emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to Elba when overthrown (the first time), inspiring the famous palindrome: "Able was I ere I saw Elba." Napoleon stayed on Elba for 9 months and 21 days, being given the title "Emperor." Although he was nominally sovereign of Elba, the island was watched (more or less) by British naval patrols. During these months, partly to pass the time and partly out of a genuine concern for the well-being of the people, he carried out a series of economic and social reforms to improve the quality of life on Elba. Napoleon eventually escaped Elba and returned to France on February 26 for a Hundred Days before being exiled again this time to the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, where he died. French troops landed on the island on June 17 1944.More recently, the island has become famed for its wine.Apneist Jacques Mayol committed suicide here on December 22, 2001.italy-geo-stub Category:Islands of ItalyCategory:Italian wine !regionsCategory:Tuscanybg:Ел ба? (остров)ca:Illa d'Elbade:Elba (Insel)et:Elbaes:Elba (Isla)fr:Île d'Elbegl:Illa de Elbaid:Elbait:Isola d'Elbahe:אלבה !(אי)nl:Elbaja:エルバ島no :Elbapl:Elbaro:Elbasv:Elba

Salute Cultura Lavoro
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Die Insel Elba - Island of Elba - isola dell'elba
alles rund um die Insel Elba, Informationen und Tipps aus der Praxis. All about the italian island of elba. Informations and tips based on practice
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Isola d' Elba Virtuale
Informazioni sull'isola d' Elba e sulle varie possibilità di alloggio hotel, residence, camping, appartamenti.
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Turitalia
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Tuffo Diving
Diving center in Elba Island, Italy.Organizes guided dives, Padi courses, junior diving, wreck specialties, underwater videos and photos, booking services.
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Elba link
Presentazione in 3 lingue dei servizi turistici dell'isola: trasporti, alloggi, ristoranti e itinerari.
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Isola d'Elba
Servizio informativo per turisti ed interessati sugli alloggi, i servizi, i trasporti, comuni, aziende ed agenzie dell'isola.
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Isola d'Elba online
Centinaia di foto, informazioni turistiche culturali e storiche sull'isola e sul Parco dell'Arcipelago Toscano.
http://www.elba-online.com/