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[[File:Palazzo dei Governanti Porto Ercole (GR).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Governors Palace]]
[[File:Palazzo dei Governanti Porto Ercole (GR).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Governors Palace]]
'''Porto Ercole''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] town located in the [[municipality]] of [[Monte Argentario]], in the [[Province of Grosseto]], [[Tuscany]]. It is one the two major towns that form the township, along with [[Porto Santo Stefano]]. Its name means "Port [[Hercules]]".
'''Porto Ercole''' ({{IPA|it|ˈpɔrto ˈɛrkole|lang}}) is an Italian town located in the [[municipality]] of [[Monte Argentario]], in the [[Province of Grosseto]], [[Tuscany]]. It is one of the two major towns that form the township, along with [[Porto Santo Stefano]]. Its name means "Port [[Hercules]]". It is one of [[I Borghi più belli d'Italia]] ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/toscana/|title=Toscana|access-date=1 August 2023|language=it}}</ref>


==Geography==
== Geography ==
The resort is located on the eastern side of Monte Argentario [[promontory]], and is {{convert|40|km|abbr=off}} far from [[Grosseto]], {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} from [[Orbetello]] and about {{convert|12|km|abbr=on}} from Porto Santo Stefano. To the north of Porto Ercole are located the [[Laguna di Orbetello]] and the [[Tombolo]] della Feniglia.
The resort is located on the eastern side of Monte Argentario [[promontory]], and is {{convert|40|km|abbr=off}} from [[Grosseto]], {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} from [[Orbetello]] and about {{convert|12|km|abbr=on}} from Porto Santo Stefano. To the north of Porto Ercole are located the [[Laguna di Orbetello]] and the [[Tombolo]] della Feniglia.


== History ==
== History ==
Porto Ercole was first mentioned in 1296, when Margherita [[Aldobrandeschi family|Aldobrandeschi]], countess of [[Savona]], ordered the construction of a tower named ''Torre di Terra'', the oldest core of the town.<ref name=a>{{it icon}} [http://www.comunemonteargentario.it/lastoria.htm Municipal history of Monte Argentario]</ref>
Porto Ercole was first mentioned in 1296, when Margherita [[Aldobrandeschi family|Aldobrandeschi]], countess of [[Sovana]], ordered the construction of a tower named ''Torre di Terra'', the oldest core of the town.<ref name=a>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.comunemonteargentario.it/lastoria.htm Municipal history of Monte Argentario]</ref>


In 1610, the Italian Baroque painter [[Caravaggio]], exiled by the Pope, died in Porto Ercole on his way back to Rome and was buried in a local church.<ref name=a></ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10333158 Church bones 'belong to Caravaggio', researchers say] ([[BBC]] website)</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10682743 Vatican reveals Caravaggio painting 'found' in Rome] (BBC website)</ref> The [[Monarchy of the Netherlands|Dutch Royal Family]] maintained a summer residence here in the latter half of the twentieth century.<ref name=Bonhams>{{ citation | title = Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction | publisher = Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers | type = Auction Catalogue | id = Sale Number 21153 | publication-place = New York, NY | chapter = 361 | page = 160 | date = date of sale 2013-06-02 }}</ref>
In 1610, the Italian Baroque painter [[Caravaggio]], exiled by the Pope, died in Porto Ercole on his way back to Rome and was buried in a local church.<ref name=a /><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10333158 Church bones 'belong to Caravaggio', researchers say] ([[BBC]] website)</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10682743 Vatican reveals Caravaggio painting 'found' in Rome] (BBC website)</ref> The [[Monarchy of the Netherlands|Dutch royal family]] maintained a summer residence here in the latter half of the twentieth century.<ref name=Bonhams>{{ citation | title = Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction | publisher = Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers | type = Auction Catalogue | id = Sale Number 21153 | publication-place = New York, NY | chapter = 361 | page = 160 | date = 2013-06-02 }}</ref>


==Transportation==
== Transportation ==
Porto Ercole was once connected by rail to [[Orbetello]] via a small rail line to Porto Santo Stefano, closed in 1944. The former station, named Porto Ercole-Terrarossa, was located 4 km far from the town, in the hamlet of Terrarossa.<ref>{{it icon}} [http://www.ferrovieabbandonate.it/linea_dismessa.php?table=dismessa&type=search&r=Toscana&g=Altro&s=Ordinario&l=orbetello&id=123&start=0 Infos at ferrovieabbandonate.it]</ref><ref>[[:it:Ferrovia Orbetello-Porto Santo Stefano]]</ref>
Porto Ercole was once connected by rail to [[Orbetello]] via a small rail line to Porto Santo Stefano, closed in 1944. The former station, named Porto Ercole-Terrarossa, was located 4&nbsp;km from the town, in the hamlet of Terrarossa.<ref>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.ferrovieabbandonate.it/linea_dismessa.php?table=dismessa&type=search&r=Toscana&g=Altro&s=Ordinario&l=orbetello&id=123&start=0 Infos at ferrovieabbandonate.it]</ref><ref>[[:it:Ferrovia Orbetello-Porto Santo Stefano]]</ref>


It counts two harbours: Porto Vecchio, the old town's port, and Cala Galera, located in a northern bay.<ref>{{it icon}} [http://www.marinacalagalera.com/ita/default.aspx?l=italiano Port of Cala Galera website]</ref>
It counts two harbours: Porto Vecchio, the old town's port, and Cala Galera, located in a northern bay.<ref>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.marinacalagalera.com/ita/default.aspx?l=italiano Port of Cala Galera website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610133220/http://www.marinacalagalera.com/ita/default.aspx?l=italiano |date=2012-06-10 }}</ref>


==Twin towns==
== Twin towns ==
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Caravaggio, Lombardy|Caravaggio]] ([[Lombardy]], [[Italy]]; since 1973)<ref>{{it icon}} [http://www.tuscanytravels.info/toscana/toscana.asp?name=Porto%20Ercole Infos at tuscanytravels.info]</ref>
* {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Caravaggio, Lombardy|Caravaggio]], Italy; since 1973<ref>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.tuscanytravels.info/toscana/toscana.asp?name=Porto%20Ercole Infos at tuscanytravels.info] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213045/http://www.tuscanytravels.info/toscana/toscana.asp?name=Porto%20Ercole |date=2016-03-03 }}</ref>


==Photogallery==
== Photogallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Porto Ercole - Vista fortezza dalla rocca.JPG|View of the town and, upon the hill, the fortress named ''Forte Stella''
File:Porto Ercole - Vista fortezza dalla rocca.JPG|View of the town and, upon the hill, the fortress named ''Forte Filippo''
File:Forte Stella Porto Ercole (GR).jpg|''Forte Stella''
File:Forte Stella Porto Ercole (GR).jpg|''Forte Stella''
File:Porto Ercole - Porta della rocca.JPG|''Porta della Rocca''
File:Porto Ercole - Porta della rocca. Rest.jpg|''Porta di Porto Ercole''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
== See also ==
*[[Porto Santo Stefano]]
*[[Porto Santo Stefano]]
*[[CIMA Festival]]
*[[Battle of Orbetello]]
*[[Battle of Orbetello]]
*[[Yacht Club Santo Stefano]]
*[[Yacht Club Santo Stefano]]
* [[Forte La Rocca Lighthouse]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{commonscat|Porto Ercole}}
{{commons category|Porto Ercole}}
*{{it icon}} [http://www.portoercole.org/ Porto Ercole official website]
*{{in lang|it}} [http://www.portoercole.org/ Porto Ercole official website]
*{{it icon}} [http://www.comunemonteargentario.it/ Monte Argentario official website]
*{{in lang|it}} [http://www.comunemonteargentario.it/ Monte Argentario official website]

{{Villages of the Province of Grosseto}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Coastal towns in Tuscany]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Tuscany]]
[[Category:Frazioni of the Province of Grosseto]]
[[Category:Frazioni of Monte Argentario]]
[[Category:Port cities and towns in Italy]]
[[Category:Mediterranean port cities and towns in Italy]]
[[Category:Borghi più belli d'Italia]]

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Porto Ercole
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Porto Ercole is located in Italy
Porto Ercole
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Location of Porto Ercole in Italy
Coordinates: 42°23′38″N 11°12′13″E / 42.39389°N 11.20361°E / 42.39389; 11.20361
CountryItaly
Region Tuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
ComuneMonte Argentario
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
2,810
DemonymPortercolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58018
Dialing code0564
WebsiteOfficial website
Governors Palace

Porto Ercole (Italian: [ˈpɔrto ˈɛrkole]) is an Italian town located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the Province of Grosseto, Tuscany. It is one of the two major towns that form the township, along with Porto Santo Stefano. Its name means "Port Hercules". It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[1]

Geography

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The resort is located on the eastern side of Monte Argentario promontory, and is 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Grosseto, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Orbetello and about 12 km (7.5 mi) from Porto Santo Stefano. To the north of Porto Ercole are located the Laguna di Orbetello and the Tombolo della Feniglia.

History

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Porto Ercole was first mentioned in 1296, when Margherita Aldobrandeschi, countess of Sovana, ordered the construction of a tower named Torre di Terra, the oldest core of the town.[2]

In 1610, the Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio, exiled by the Pope, died in Porto Ercole on his way back to Rome and was buried in a local church.[2][3][4] The Dutch royal family maintained a summer residence here in the latter half of the twentieth century.[5]

Transportation

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Porto Ercole was once connected by rail to Orbetello via a small rail line to Porto Santo Stefano, closed in 1944. The former station, named Porto Ercole-Terrarossa, was located 4 km from the town, in the hamlet of Terrarossa.[6][7]

It counts two harbours: Porto Vecchio, the old town's port, and Cala Galera, located in a northern bay.[8]

Twin towns

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Photogallery

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  • View of the town and, upon the hill, the fortress named Forte Filippo
    View of the town and, upon the hill, the fortress named Forte Filippo
  • Forte Stella
    Forte Stella
  • Porta di Porto Ercole
    Porta di Porto Ercole

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Toscana" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b (in Italian) Municipal history of Monte Argentario
  3. ^ Church bones 'belong to Caravaggio', researchers say (BBC website)
  4. ^ Vatican reveals Caravaggio painting 'found' in Rome (BBC website)
  5. ^ "361", Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction (Auction Catalogue), New York, NY: Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers, 2013-06-02, p. 160, Sale Number 21153
  6. ^ (in Italian) Infos at ferrovieabbandonate.it
  7. ^ it:Ferrovia Orbetello-Porto Santo Stefano
  8. ^ (in Italian) Port of Cala Galera website Archived 2012-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ (in Italian) Infos at tuscanytravels.info Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
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