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Napoli · Campania
Things to see in Procida
In Procida the atlas lists 7 historic places: 4 museums, 1 lighthouse, 1 fortress or tower and 1 historic villa or palace.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Palazzo d'Avalos (16th century), Fortified historical building on the Terra Murata in Procida.
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The town
Procida is a small island near Naples in Campania, Italy.
Procida is the smallest island of the Gulf of Naples, rich in attractions and archaeology.
The architecture of Procida has a Greek origin. In fact, the history of Procida is concentrated first of all in the medieval village “Terra Murata” and on “Corricella”, the fishing settlement.
The landmarks of Procida reflect typical Mediterranean pastel colours.
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7 places
Museums 4
Lighthouses 1
Fortresses and towers 1
Villas and palaces 1
Getting there
Ferry services link Procida to Naples, Capri, and Ischia. Ferries run from the main port of Naples, and also from the port of Pozzuoli, which can be reached by train from central Naples. Taking a ferry from Pozzuoli may be more convenient if you are staying in the western part of Naples.
SNAV ferries leave often from Naples for Procida, taking 45 minutes and costing a little over €20. Larger Caremar ferries can take cars as well, and cost around €10 per passenger but take 1 hour 45 minutes to the port of Naples.
Ferry port.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Terra Murata. A medieval village with calm atmosphere, a few small cafes and viewpoints. Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo. A small pretty church. Marina di Corricella. A romantic ancient fishing village, nowadays mostly restaurant center, full of colorful houses. Vivara (Take bus to Chiaiolella. Archaeological excavations were done here.
The island has served as the set for numerous films, such as The Postman by Massimo Troisi, and some scenes in The Talented Mr. Ripley were shot in Corricella. Numerous plaques commemorating these and other historical events are placed around the island.
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