The independent guide for those arriving by sea in Lipari.
The Castle with its ancient Greek acropolis, the white pumice quarries, and its role as the archipelago's administrative and commercial capital. Part of the Porti Italia network of territorial guides — from the port to the territory, local experiences, ferries, hotels and much more.
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The Castle of Lipari with the Greco-Roman acropolis and the Aeolian Archaeological Museum, the Campobianco pumice quarries, and the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo. Practical guides with distances and local tips.
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Maritime connections to and from Lipari: routes, timetables and shipping companies.
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Yes, it's the largest by area and population, and is considered the administrative and commercial capital of the entire archipelago.
Ancient pumice stone quarries, now decommissioned, that create a striking white landscape overlooking the turquoise sea.
About 1 hour by hydrofoil or about 2 hours by ferry, depending on the operator.
Yes, being the archipelago's main hub, Lipari has the most frequent connections to Vulcano, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli.
The Greco-Roman acropolis, the Aeolian Archaeological Museum (among the most important for Mediterranean prehistory), and the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo.
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"Lipari is the capital of the Aeolians not just in size: here the archipelago has its most ancient history, written in the white pumice of its quarries."Porti Italia Network · Independent Territorial Guides
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