ISCHIA
CASTELLO ARAGONESE. The symbol of the island. Built in 400 BC, it hosts important cultural events. The view from the Olive Tree Terrace is splendid. Ischia Ponte. T: +39 081992834 www. castelloaragoneseischia.com
CATTEDRALE DELL'ASSUNTA. One of the main churches on the island, where the most important religious ceremonies are held. It preserves a 13th century crucifix and a beautiful baptismal font. Via Luigi Mazzella, Ischia. T: +39 0813334556
CHIESA DI SANTA MARIA DEL SOCCORSO. A Mediterranean church from the middle of the 14th century overlooking the sea. It houses several votive offerings that testify to the devotion of Ischian fishermen and a wooden crucifix of the ‘400. Via del Soccorso, Forio.
CHIESA DI SANTA RESTITUTA. Dedicated to the African martyr who, according to legend, landed lifeless on the beach of San Montano from the coast of Tunisia. It is one of the most beautiful churches on the island. Piazza S. Restituta, Lacco Ameno. T: +39 081980161
GIARDINI LA MORTELLA. A botanical garden of 2 hectares with a vast collection of exotic and rare plants. Created in 1958 by Lady Susana Walton, wife of the Argentinean composer William. Located on the promontory of Zaro and it is one of the most beautiful private gardens in Europe. Via Francesco Calise, 45, Forio. T: +39 081986220 www. lamortella.org
MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO DI PITHECUSA. Covers the entire history of the island: a journey through time between different eras and populations. Villa Arbusto. Corso Angelo Rizzoli, 194, Lacco Ameno. T: +39 081996103 www.pithecusae.it
MUSEO DEL MARE. This museum tells the story of the island’s seamanship, including rudimentary fishing gear, fossil finds, votive offerings and stamps of marine inspiration. Palazzo dell’Orologio, via Luigi Mazzella, 7, Ischia Ponte.