Island of ISCHIA

 Municipality of  FORIO

The largest Municipality measuring 12,85 square kilometres it lies on the western side of the island.

The whole district alternates between quiet peaceful zones and chaotic hectic areas, hot beaches and cool hills. Its life-style is reflected in its architecture, mainly 1600-1800's, narrows streets and windings alleys, watchtowers and many churches, rich in precious frescoes and neoclassic domes.

 

 

Parco Termale POSEIDON

CHURCH OF  "SOCCORSO"
Its a marvellous and singular example of spontaneous Mediterranean architetture. Rich. in 18th century maiolica tiles depicting scenes of the Passion, the church was re-fitted in 1791on the site of an existing 16th century temple.

WATCHTOWERS

There are 10 surviving watchtowers: Torrione (1480) - Torre quattrocchi ('700) - Torre Nocera (XVI century) - Torre Sferratore (XVI century) - Torre Casa Patalano (XVI century) - Torre Milione (XVI century) - Torre Pertesta - Torre Torone - Torre Cierco - Torre Cigliano. The older towers are circular while the more modern ones are square shaped. They served as signals, lit to advise the population of pirate attack and were also used as shelters.
 

LA MORTELLA
With its 184 tropical and mediterranean plant varieties, La mortella is a pleasure to visit.
Sir William Walton one of the more famous English composers live here for more than 30 years and his ashes are interred in the grounds.




Museo Fondazione "La Colombaia di Luchino Visconti"

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