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The Saint of the Tuscan Archipelago

Stories and legends of Saint Mamilian, who defeated dragons and pirates, and perhaps hid a valuable treasure, in these islands.

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Isola del Giglio The legend of Saint Mamilian

From dragons to pirates: the roving patron saint’s relationship with his promised land

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Isola di Montecristo

Portoferraio The treasure of Monte Cristo

What if the fortune of Mamilian, dreamed up by Dumas and discussed for centuries, really existed?

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