The Casa Giuseppe Milone, housed in what is today known as the Palazzo Milone, functioned as a shelter for displaced persons, as well as elderly people who had no relatives, and needed someone to care for them.  It was founded in 1854 by three priests: Giuseppe Milone, Saverio de Luca, and Marcantonio Sorrentino.

The Palazzo Cigliano dates from 1764.  It was the home and office of the doctor, Tommaso Cigliano.  The angel on the façade holds a scroll that displays the motto of homeopathic medicine, “similia similibus.”

A plaque marks the birthplace and home of the musician, Salvatore Il Forte.

The Basilica di Santa Maria di Loreto dates from 1580.

The beautiful high altar dates from 1710, and is the work of the master sculptor, Gaetano Sacco.

A plaque marks the building where the writer and poet, Erasmo di Lustro, died in 1898.

In Piazza Medaglie d’Oro, you will find the sculpture, La Solfatrice.

 

Next up: We discover more of delightful Forio!

 

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