Island of ISCHIA

 Municipality of  LACCO AMENO

 The Municipality of Lacco Ameno is the smallest municipality of the island 2,07 square kilometres but the most densley populated.

A picturesque area famous for its mineral waters, the beach of San Montano, the natural Mushroom shaped tufa rock and ancient Greek tombs.

The main shopping areas are Via Roma and Corso Angelo Rizzoli, both situated parallel to the sea front. Lacco Ameno can be divided into three sections, the marine centre, its rural inland hill area and Monte Vico with the bay of San Montano and the promontory of Zaro.
 

IL FUNGO (The Mushroom Rock)

Centuries ago, following an eruption of Mount Epomeo this rock rollen down the mountainside to its presentposition. Eroded by the elements, it has taken on the shape of the mushroom and is the symbol of the town.

EXCAVATION AND MUSEUM OF SANTA RESTITUTA

The museum contains numerous vase fragments, a weaving loom with its original weights, clay toys, votive statues and vases painted with flowers and fruits, wine jugs and ampules of perfume.

VILLA  ARBUSTO

Built by Carlo D'Acquaviva Duke of Atri in 1785 on the site of Neolithic and Bronze settlements.
 

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