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Culture of Isola di Ischia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Baia di Punta Capovento, Sperlonga, Lazio, Italia. Be sure to visit Aragonese Castle, which is towering on the coastal rock near Ischia-Porte. The first construction on the site of this citadel was built in antiquity, and in the Middle Ages, the rulers of Ischia decided to strengthen and rebuild the fortress. Though the fortifications have suffered from time and weather since then, they still haven't lost their former greatness. It must be mentioned that the castle is really huge on the scale of the island It occupies the territory of 543 square meters. The height of the walls of the Aragonese stronghold exceeds one hundred meters. Needless to say that the view from the fortress is magnificent. On the territory of the Aragon castle, you can find the ruins of 13 churches, destroyed by the British in the 18th century.
Your active city break in Isola di Ischia. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Ischia attracts travelers not only with a rich historical past but also with a large selection of types of active pastime. For example, on the island, there are about a hundred diving … Open
The archaeological museum of Pithecuse will tell you the entire history of the island. A magnificent collection of artifacts from the ancient period is displayed here. Bronze statuettes, ceramics, household items, weapons, and equipment, presented in the museum, tell about the fate and hardships of the life of the first settlers of Ischia, who moved here before our era. However, the exposition also tells about later historical periods. Some evidence of Greek dominion can be found while strolling through the streets of Lacco Ameno resort town. Another historical museum is located near the church of St. Restituta.
If you want to find out about the old tradition of making ceramics, then go to the Menella factory. The dynasty of the potters, who own the production, origins from the Middle Ages. Therefore, the technology of making ceramic products used here can already be considered a historical value. If you want, you can not only learn how the factory produces ceramics, but also buy a souvenir to remember. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Best beaches and recreation areas around Isola di Ischia
Coastline of Isola di Ischia is the continuous series of twisted turns, capes and tiny bays with scenic quiet beaches. Beaches with natural mineral springs are the most popular. Vacations at … Open
Not far from the resort town of Forio there is a place to visit not only for the fans of the architecture of bygone eras but also for movie admirers. This is the villa of Colombaia, which translates as “Dovecote”. The famous Italian poet and public figure Luigi Patalano have built this beautiful white house in the 18th century. But the Dovecot is more known as the residence of the cult film director Luchino Visconti. Now it is the house-museum of the famous cinematographer. You can see about three hundred exhibits, one way or another related to the work of Visconti. Among them, there are scenery, costumes, awards, photos from the filming.
Castello aragonese Another well-known place on the island is the Manzi Hotel. Luigi Manzi built it in 1863 next to the thermal spring of Gurgitello. The building of the hotel is valuable not only as an embodiment of the Italian architectural trends of the 19th century. Famous politicians, marquises, counts, industrialists and poets of bygone eras have stayed here. The well-known Giuseppe Garibaldi came to one of the hotel rooms to improve his health. The room where the hero of the unification of Italy lived, came to our days almost intact.
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Guests of Isola di Ischia can choose from over 200 of various hotels from large resort hotels to small inns for family vacations. A number of hotels are open in the island's capital; those … Open
Take time to visit the Cathedral of Ischia. Next, to it, there is the beautiful Clock Tower, where the Museum of the Sea is located. Be sure to visit the Papal Basilica of the Madonna of Loreto and the Church of Saint Maria of the Snow of Soccorso in Forio. By the way, a dozen medieval towers that served to protect against the pirate raids have remained in the city. For a small fee, you can climb on Torrione, the highest of them. In the area of ​​Fiiano there is an aqueduct of the times of Ancient Rome. In Casamecciola Terme, there is an interesting thermal center of Pio Monte della Misencordia, which was built in the 18th century. At the end of the 19th century, due to the earthquake, part of the buildings had to be restored, but the spirit of the era in this place is still strong.
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Public palaces near Isola di Ischia
♥   Palace 'Royal Palace' Naples, 32 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palace of Portici' Portici, 38.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Royal Palace of Carditello' Caserta, 44.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Royal Palace of Caserta' , 52.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Art galleries in Isola di Ischia and around
♥   Art museum 'Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei' Bacoli, 18 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Isola di Ischia
♥   Basilica di S. Restituta, Lacco Ameno, 3.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Ex-cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta di Castello Aragonese, Ischia, 5.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Procolo Martire, Pozzuoli, 21.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Procattedrale di Santa Maria della Consolazione, Pozzuoli, 22 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Concattedrale di S. Paolo Apostolo, Monterusciello, 22.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica San Gennaro ad Antignano, Napoli, 31 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Francesco di Paola, Napoli, 31.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Isola di Ischia and near

Arco Naturale

From the series “Incredible Natural Arches Built by Water and Wind”
Check on the map:   Distance from Isola di Ischia center - 35.7 km.
Guests of the picturesque Italian island can easily and quickly reach the natural sights. The stretch of the coast with the arch is located half an hour’s walk from the Via Matermania road. Near the arch there are many interesting places for walks. Here you can see rare plant species, frightening rocky cliffs and coastal landscapes of fabulous beauty. … Read further

Procida

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Isola di Ischia center - 12.2 km.
There are just over 10000 people living on the island, its area is only 4.1 square meters. An islet has been formed as a result of volcanic activity. The first settlers on its territory appeared in the prehistoric era. Today, in addition to the colorful embankment, the ancient church of the Archangel Michael is of great interest to tourists. The inhabitants of the island consider him to be their patron. It is best to explore the island on foot. Here, you can see interesting sights at every step. … Read further

Baiae

From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”
Check on the map:   Distance from Isola di Ischia center - 19.4 km.
Trade of fake artifacts went on an incredible scale, the bulk of them was supplied to the markets of Rome, which caused prosperity of Baiae. The ancient city has been living in a constant atmosphere of idleness and pleasure. Incredibly beautiful mansions have been erected there, and their luxurious finish would be more impressive than in many royal palaces. At the decline of the Roman Empire the town was destroyed and eventually fell into neglect. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Isola di Ischia

Procida Island
Another ancient structure that attracts the attention of travelers is the castle d'Avalos. This monumental structure was built in the 11th century, and since then little has changed. Time almost did not touch the fortress in large part due to the fact that until very recently, the castle was actively used for its intended purpose. In the beginning, before 1800, there was a ... Open »
Naples
The Naples National Archeological Museum will be of great interest for each and every traveler. The museum was established in the 18th century. It keeps one of the richest archeological collections in Italy. A part of the collection consists of the articles discovered during the dig of Pompeii and other Ancient Rome cities. Dramatic art admirers will also find numerous spots ... Open »
Capri
In the southern part of the island there is another important natural landmark, Giardini di Augusto. This is an incredibly beautiful park with an abundance of exotic plants and flowers. Rather unusual object is situated in the park; we are talking about the monument to Lenin. The town of Capri features a lot of interesting religious sites. The most impressive monument of the ... Open »
Sorrento
The museum is located in a beautiful historic villa with 24 spacious rooms and attic space. Among exhibits there is priceless antique furniture and paintings, china and the unique collection of vintage watches. It seems that you can admire priceless works of art presented at the Museum of antiques forever. The part of fortifications that were built during the Middle Ages has ... Open »
Agropoli
A much more recent, but no less attractive religious monument is the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne erected in the late 16th century. Important local fortifications are the towers named after St. Francis and St. Mark. Interestingly, the latter is part of the city defensive system even today. Guests of the city should definitely walk along a picturesque port area. The City ... Open »
Lazio
The town of Tivoli is rich in historical monuments of past ages. The scenic Villa d'Este and ruins of ancient temples are situated there. You should definitely pay attention to natural attractions too; the most mysterious among them is Mount Circeo. It is located in a large national park and attracts the attention of many travelers due to unusual caves of cruciform shape. ... Open »
Culture guide to Isola di Ischia. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Isola di Ischia: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Isola di Ischia. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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