On our fourth day, after a good breakfast, we headed back into the town of Forio. Perhaps one of the nicest street signs I have ever seen tells us that the section of the road, on which we are walking, is named after Domenico d’Ambra, a lawyer from Forio. We soon came to the Cemetery…
Author: rchabala
I am 56 years old. I live in New York City and for the last 11 years, have been traveling to Italy at least twice every year. I love everything Italian. From the art and museums to the people, to the incredible food, my heart skips a beat when I think of Italy, and the many places and things that I've been lucky enough to experience. Now, I want to share my excitement and passion with the world. I will take you to both major Italian cities, and small mountain villages. I will talk about things to do in these places, and places to explore which are off of the beaten path. I will also talk about the restaurants that I've dined in, and the places that I lay my head down in, while staying in each of these locations.
Forio – Day 3 – Part 3 – We Walk Into Town
A plaque, outside the Chiesa del Soccorso, remembers a visit by Pope John Paul II, in 2002. At Piazza Municipio, #9, you will find the Monumento ai Caduti, which is a monument dedicated to the citizens of Forio, who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The names of the fallen, including those who…
Forio – Day 3 – Part 2 – The Chiesa del Soccorso and More!
As we neared the actual town of Forio, in the middle of the road, there sat a large rock that, over the years, has been shaped by the sea air into a form resembling a wave. Nearby, at Via Giovanni Mazzella, #100-102, you can see the Scogli degli Innamorati, just off of the road, in…
Forio – Day 3 – Part 1 – Getting to Know the Area
We decided to have breakfast delivered to the room, and to eat on our terrace. It was a great way to begin our day! After breakfast, we headed out for a walk. Next up: More from our Day 3, in Forio! Note: This blog is written in English, and the author takes no…
Forio – Day 2 – Part 2 – An Afternoon Stroll
On the road that connects Forio to the village of Panza, you will find a flight of stairs that leads you to the Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio. The church dates from 1742, and it is worth a visit, if you find yourself walking by. Set up in the front of the church, there is…
Forio – Day 2 – Part 1 – Breakfast and A Walk
After a quick cup of coffee in the room, we made ourselves presentable, and went to the dining room for breakfast. Breakfast was buffet style, and there were plenty of options. After breakfast, we set out to explore the area around the hotel! Next up: We continue to explore the area around the hotel!…
Forio – Day 1 – Part 2 – An Afternoon on the Terrace
Realizing that we were both hungry, we decided to order room service, and have lunch in our room. We ordered two salads, one with tuna, and the other with octopus. We ate them with relish! After lunch, we had coffee outside, on the terrace. The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing, unwinding in the…
Forio – Day 1 – Part 1 – Goodbye, Ischia Porto… Hello, Forio d’Ischia!
The Chiesetta di San Girolamo is at Corso Vittoria Colonna, #114. The church dates back to 1301. A plaque, on the facade of the building, commemorates the 400th anniversary of the marriage between Vittoria Colonna and Ferrante d’Avalos, which occurred in 1509. We headed back to the apartment, to take a bit of a rest,…
Ischia Porto – Day 4 – Part 2 – Monuments, Parks, and A Church
The Monumento a Battistessa is a monument consisting of two marble slabs, dedicated to the martyrs of the Neopolitan uprisings of 1799, and, in particular, to Pasquale Battistessa, a local who lost his life on a nearby beach, during the resistance. Legend has it that, on the site of the monument, there once stood the…
Ischia Porto – Day 4 – Part 1 – Exploring the Beach Area
As we began our fourth day in Ischia, we noticed a sculpture of a sunbather, on a patch of grass, alongside the road. The Hotel Villa Maria is a three-star hotel, set in a liberty-style building that dates from the 1920s. The poster below is advertising a drink called Rucolino, a delicious local digestivo, similar…
Ischia Porto – Day 3 – Part 4 – Dining on Top of the Island
The Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, or the Church of Holy Mary of Grace, dates from the early 1500s. The church is also known as the Chiesa della Madonna della Punta, or Our Lady of the Point, because of its location on the island. It served as a place of worship, for the fishermen…
Ischia Porto – Day 3 – Part 3 – Exploring the Castle Grounds
Be sure to head downstairs, to the cathedral’s Crypt of Nobles! It dates from the 11th century. The walls feature the remains of ancient frescoes, dating back to the 13th century. The Casa del Sole is a building that was originally part of the ancient castle, but now, it hosts modern art, as well as…