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.
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 …
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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
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 …
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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.
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.
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 …
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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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