A document retrieved from the Municipality of Rio archives marks, at least symbolically, a turning point in the history of this fishing village. It dates back to July 31, 1671, and is an order enacted by the Prince of Piombino addressed to iron tradesmen and representatives from the foundries on the continent: minerals were only to be loaded onto boats belonging to locals, so that these did not remain moored and out of service...
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Why not on an island
