(Photo feature by Mahdi Al-Nemer)
ROME, Oct 22 (KUNA) -- The Elba Island, located 10 kilometers from the coast of Tuscany, captivates tourists with its historical, cultural richness, and natural beauty of beaches, mountains, and forests.
The history of the Island dates back to the pre-Roman era when it was inhabited by the Ligurians and then the Etruscans.
Many landmarks in the Island are associated with the exile of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte after his defeat in the battle of Leipzig in 1813.
Elba Island is the largest island in Tuscany and the third largest in Italy; it includes ancient ruins such as the Temple of Apollo. (end) mn.mhq