ISCHIA REVIEW ARTICLES
Statue at Villa La Colombaia in Forio
ISCHIA REVIEW ARTICLES
Welcome to the Ischia Review articles archive where we store our monthly feature articles about the history and culture of Ischia.
ISCHIA IN THE MOVIES
Cleopatra was partly filmed in Ischia
Despite its size, Ischia has a remarkably important role to play in cinema both past and present. We investigate the history of the small place with a big role to play.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO HAVE VISITED ISCHIA
Pablo Neruda Memorial in Sant'Angelo
Ischia has long been a magnet to important historical figures, inspired poets, writers and the list of movie stars to have visited the island reads like a Hollywood who's who.
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CARNEVALE IN ITALY
Carnevale in Italy
Carnevale is an explosion of joy and colour that takes place across Italy once a year, forty days before Easter. Our article talks about the traditions and how the event unfolds in Ischia.
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WHAT IS LA BEFANA?
La Befana
The 6th of January passes largely unnoticed in most of the western world but in Ischia and Italy in general, it's one of the most important dates of the year. Here we find out why...
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VISCONTI & LA COLOMBAIA
Glass Bar at Villa La Colombaia in Forio
Famous Italian film director Luchino Visconti spent his summer months at the La Colombaia villa in Forio. Our article takes a step back in time to remember his life here.
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WINES OF ISCHIA
Wines of Ischia
Ischia's wine tradition dates back to the time of the Romans who named the island "Enaria" (Land of Wine). We've taken a deeper look at the wines and the grapes that are used to make them.
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NEGOMBO - HARNESSING ISCHIA'S MAGIC
Negombo Thermal Gardens, Lacco Ameno
Negombo is one of the most famous thermal water parks in the world with stunning gardens and naturally heated pools. We spent a day at Negombo to understand how it all works.
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CORBARO PARK - A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Corbaro Park in Forio
Corbaro Park is a hillside area on the slopes of Mount Epomeo that's now available to ramblers and walkers. We had a walk around the park and a good chat with the owner.
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RAVINO - MORE THAN A WALK IN THe PARK
Resident Peacock at Ravino Gardens in Forio
Ravino Gardens is a botanical garden project started by Captain Giuseppe D'Ambra more than 50 years ago. The large variety of succulents is just one of the surprises in store for any visitor.
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LA MORTELLA - MUSIC & NATURE IN HARMONY
Fountain at La Mortella Gardens in Forio
La Mortella Gardens is the life's work of English composer Sir William Walton and his wife Lady Susannah Walton. We studied how this fusion between music and horticulture works.
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CASA D'AMBRA - A TASTE OF ISCHIA
The Frassitelli Vineyards in Panza
Casa d'Ambra is one of the leading wine producers in Ischia with a museum and some stunning vineyard locations. On our visit to the vineyards we were told about the history by the family.
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THE ROAD TO WELLNESS
Total Relaxation at Castiglione Thermal Park in Casamicciola
Ischia is famous for its geological formation which gives it a fascinating range of unique gifts that are used for health reasons. Our article explains the phenomenon of thermal water and mud.
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A HISTORY OF ISCHIA
Castello Aragonese, Ischia Ponte
Ischia was first discovered and settled around the 8th century BC by the Greeks and with almost 3,000 years of history there's quite a tale to be told which we've detailed in our article.
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WHAT IS AGRITURISMO?
Agriturismo Il Vitigno in Forio
The word Agriturismo pops up more and more these days when discussions turn to holidays in Italy but what does it actually mean? Here we find out why this new mode of tourism is so popular.
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EASTER IN ISCHIA
La Corsa dell'Angelo Easter Parade in Forio
The religious period of Easter is celebrated with gusto in Ischia and here we explore some of the traditions and events that make it such a special time of year on the island.
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ACTUS TRAGICUS
Actus Tragicus in Forio
Actus Tragicus is the sombre and moving opening to the Easter weekend in Ischia. The procession follows the same format as the Passion of Christ, a poignant spectacle every year.
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NITRODI - A HISTORY OF WELLNESS
Nitrodi Natural Springs in Barano
Nitrodi Natural Springs have been used since the times of the Romans. Find out how visitors to Ischia today benefit from the legacy that the Romans left behind.
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