IL  TORRIONE  MUSEUM

Latest page update: 10 January 2025
By: Dion Protani
Il Torrione is a fortified watch-tower in the heart of Forio, built in 1480 to defend the island against attacks from Saracen invaders and pirates. At the time of construction, the tower was armed with 4 cannon, and to this day remains the biggest of its kind on the island.

These days, the tower has become a museum dedicated to the works of Giovanni Maltese. A sculptor, artist and poet, Maltese was born in Forio in 1852 and spent a large amount of his life in the tower, which was given to him by the local community in order that he could carry-out his work.
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Il Torrione Museum, Forio
Related links
Museo del Torrione Forio
​Comune: Forio

Region: Campania

Province: Metropolitan City of Naples

Nearby: Chiesa del Soccorso
Contact Details:

Address: Via Torrione - Forio d'Ischia

Tel: (0039) 081 3332126

Opening-times:

Open every day except Monday

May, June, September & October:

Mornings: 9.30-12.30 Afternoons & Evenings: 18.00-21.00

July & August: 

Mornings: 10.00-13.00 Afternoons & Evenings: 19.00-22.00
We specialise in airport transfers, boat tours, boat rentals and guided tours, so drop us a line at [email protected] if you'd like information on the above services and we'll be happy to help. 
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