In the main temple of the abbey you can see a magnificent marble statue of St. Michael and bronze sculptures of St. Margaret and St. Benedict. Here you can also find pictures of famous masters Nicolas Rousseau and Luca Giordano and carved panels that have been preserved since the 15th century. In the local library there are almost 8 thousand unique ancient manuscripts, and in the catacombs, you can find ancient …
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Foodies will like the nearby family-run hotel Crescenzo that is a single complex with one of the best restaurants on the island. Crescenzo restaurant has being serving customers since 1953; it specializes in dishes of national cuisine. According to many travelers, here you can taste the best fish cooked following original old recipes. Fans of beach rest won’t be disappointed too, as the fully equipped private …
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If you like beach holidays and prefer beaches with golden sand, then you should go to the western part of the island. It is there that Lido di Procida is located. However, you can relax on the beach near Corricella, and on Pozzo Vecchio and Silurenza. Fans of active nightlife should keep close to the busy beaches: most of the parties that are held here during the holiday season, take place on the beach. In …
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Be sure to order a portion or two of risotto in the local restaurants. However, it's worth trying everything that is somehow connected with seafood. Here, fish, shrimp, octopus, and crustaceans are fried, stewed, dried. Seafood is added to soups, salads, assorted sauces or served as a main dish with pasta, rice or vegetables. To compliment any fish, it's best to order a glass or two of Aglianico wine. …
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Procida is an island of contradictions. Behind a not very attractive local facade of a house often can be hidden an apartment full of works of art, and a sailor can be an avid theatergoer. Here, religion is an important element in everyone's life, but at the same time, they celebrate with the greatest scope the almost pagan Carnival along with Christmas, Easter, and the Epiphany. In summer, in the midst of August, …
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During a walk on local streets, it is easy to notice numerous interesting shops and markets that offer popular national food and goods. Many tourists choose to visit the Abbey of the St Archangel Michael in search of interesting souvenirs. There are several stalls with souvenirs near the gorgeous building. Visitors can buy beautiful clothes with handmade embroidery. As a rule, travelers also enjoy buying …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If your goal is beach vacation, then you can buy a vacation package to the southern coast of Italy starting from the first days of May. In late spring, air temperature even in the northern regions reaches 21°C, and water can warm up to 18°C. The longest beach season is in Sardinia, as well as on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily. You can swim here from early May until early October. The peak of the season is July and August, the air temperature reaches 40°C. If you prefer a more comfortable temperature for a spa holiday, you can safely visit the country in September. The sea during this time remains warm, (about 22°C) and the air temperature decreases and reaches 25-26°C. Although, in the autumn period it is best to choose the southern coasts, since in the north with the onset of autumn the weather can become extremely unpredictable and changeable. The autumn season is very popular among budget conscious tourists, as it is during this period that tour operators offer simply mind-blowing discounts and lucrative offers.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
One of the most common religions is Catholicism. The official state religion in Italy is Roman Catholic. There are even separate Catholic schools for children. Also worth noting is the fact that various directions of Christianity also operate within the country, including groups of non-Roman Catholics and the Greek Catholic Church. About 60,000 believers define themselves as Protestants. Pentecostals accounts for no more than 30,000 locals. More than 450 thousand locals consider themselves adherents of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please note that in the past few decades a lot of migrants have come to Italy. In connection with this, the number of Orthodox Christians has increased and, currently, is about one million people. Also in the country, there are three schools of Buddhism that operate simultaneously. Today, the parishioners of this faith are more than sixty thousand.
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