Top sigths of Italy
Milan is a beautiful city with many wonderful landmarks like Duomo Cathedral that is considered one of most beautiful churches in the city. Its building started in the end of the 14th century and lasted till 1965. The mural painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is the main decoration of the shrine. Other interesting landmarks are La Scala Theatre, The Pinacoteca di Brera, Francesco Emmanuelle Gallery and Castello Sforzesco. … OpenChapters of the guide to Procida Island
Travel guide to Procida Island
Procida is often informally called “the island of fishermen”. This national business has always been important on the island, and so there are many legends and traditions connected with it. If you walk through the town early in the morning, you will see numerous fishermen who sit at the entrances of their houses and mend fishing nets. Active fishing has shaped the gastronomic traditions of the region. In every … Open
Procida Island for children - what to visit
Procida, like most small Italian islands, can not boast of entertaining children's centers or noisy water parks. Despite this, here you can have quite a comfortable holiday with the child. A small number of tourists, beautiful streets of old cities, the monuments of architecture and art, not too noisy but clean beaches – all this is sure to appeal to both kids and older children. In a cafe here there is always a … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Do not pass by olive oil. The travelers are advised to purchase Italian marzipans, which differ greatly from the usual ones. Sweetmongers may like local honey, chocolate, and Cantuccini cookies. Alcoholic beverages admirers can be advised to try Nero d'Avola, Barbaresco, Barbera, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Grignolino wines and liqueurs, and local grappa vodka. From soft drinks, coffee, which the Italians … Open
Traditions and mentality of Procida Island
Procida is an island of contradictions. Behind a not very attractive local facade of a house often can be hidden an apartment full of works of art, and a sailor can be an avid theatergoer. Here, religion is an important element in everyone's life, but at the same time, they celebrate with the greatest scope the almost pagan Carnival along with Christmas, Easter, and the Epiphany. In summer, in the midst of August, … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Of course, the most important ingredient in most dishes of the Procida cuisine is fish. It is not surprising: every day dozens of fishing vessels unload their fish to the shore, from which they prepare delicious dishes in several dozen restaurants of Sancho Catolico and Corricella. Seafood has always been very important for the inhabitants of the island, and a peculiar, very symbolic dish "fleeing fish" is an … Open
Attractions and active leisure
If you like beach holidays and prefer beaches with golden sand, then you should go to the western part of the island. It is there that Lido di Procida is located. However, you can relax on the beach near Corricella, and on Pozzo Vecchio and Silurenza. Fans of active nightlife should keep close to the busy beaches: most of the parties that are held here during the holiday season, take place on the beach. In … Open