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Discovering the historic centre of Forio and Panza: the churches, the monuments, the towers, the Saracen Alleys
Artistic Itineraries
Route I – Forio
A walking through the “Saracens Alleys” to discover the “Città Turrita”
Starting from the Fountain of the main street of Forio
- Via del Torrione: the Torrione Tower
- Via Sant’Antonio Abate - via Costantino: the Costantina Tower
- Via Casa Di Maio: the tuff portals and the shrines

Il Castiglione,an island within the island

An oasis of peace and tranquility nestled in a lush and luxuriant nature that slowly goes to kiss the blue of the sea: the Castiglione Thermal Park in Casamicciola has made these two colors that characterize it, a motto and a source of pride (The bluest green you've ever seen!), making it a unique piece in the mosaic of colorful beauty of Ischia.
The story of this extraordinary thermal park where you can “enjoy” all the wealth, has very far origins.

Summer School of Humanities and Philosophy festival - Reports and mediation

The voice of the nature usually begin to be heard in September. That place had been invaded the month before, the type which disturbed all the locals, but - according to them – was necessary.
What was really necessary? asked little Hans He had been brought to this place as a result of issues related to his parents’ employment to found himself in a different situation: people who spoke a different language, different roads, faces and habits.

Under the sea, beyond the limits of silence

In Sant'Angelo from October 4 to 11

Here we are that, with the reverential silence that characterizes this discipline, we are preparing to host the first World Championship of apnea outdoor CMAS in Ischia. The organization of this competition was entrusted to the Italian Federation of Sport Fishing and Underwater Activities, which has chosen our waters for this challenge.

Hand worked baskets, the artisan Gennaro Di Meglio

In Buonopane, land of 'Ndrezzata, a short walk from the stage of masonry which hosts the most appealing shows of this ancient dance, there is the home of one of the last island craftsmen specialized in the intertwining and in the production of hand-made baskets. His art is ancient, mainly made up of patience, through manual, mechanical and precise gestures. At the entrance of his house, we can get an idea of the temper of Gennaro di Meglio: at the antrance welcomes us, in fact, a mosaic, which he made, where it says “The Art .. Gennaro di Meglio invites you to visit his creations”.

Wine Cellars tour, the Island rediscovers its soul

There are places in the Mediterranean area where the grape harvest continues to have deep roots in the heart of traditions. It is, certainly, one of the emblems of Ischia, with its September days that release all of their charm and beauty: qualities that are indissolubly connected to the folklore and traditions of an island that has never forgotten its connection with the rites of the earth.