Orbetello Attractions
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Orbetello lies on the coast of southern Tuscany in the middle of a lagoon (area 26 sq.km/10 sq.mi) between Monte Argentario and the mainland.
History
The tongue of land on which the town is built was probably settled as early as the eighth century B.C. In the course of time the town grew in importance, and during the Middle Ages it changed hands many times. In the mid 16th century it became the chief place in the "Stato dei Presidi" established by the Spaniards. The tongue of land was extended to Monte Argentario by an artificial causeway constructed in 1842, thus cutting the lagoon in two.
History
The tongue of land on which the town is built was probably settled as early as the eighth century B.C. In the course of time the town grew in importance, and during the Middle Ages it changed hands many times. In the mid 16th century it became the chief place in the "Stato dei Presidi" established by the Spaniards. The tongue of land was extended to Monte Argentario by an artificial causeway constructed in 1842, thus cutting the lagoon in two.
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