The Hystory of Aeolian Islands
An ancient history From the book “The Aeolian islands” published by the Tourist office – Lipari The history of the Aeolian islands is basically identical to that of the island of Lipari. The first human settlers came there from Sicily in the Middle Neolithic period (from the fourth millenim BC), in small rudimentary boats. They […] ... Continue Reading →
The volcanoes
The volcanic activity of the Aeolian Islands On the other islands are found only modest activities fumarolic and esalative, while the seismic activity that characterizes them is much lower than the most active volcanic areas. The last eruption of Lipari dates back to 580 BC, while a volcano is the most recent eruption occurred in 1888-1890. […] ... Continue Reading →
Stromboli with the civil protection 14/1/2003
Stromboli with the civil protection 14/1/2003 ... Continue Reading →
The history of the Aeolian Islands
An ancient history From the book “The Aeolian islands” published by the Tourist office – Lipari The history of the Aeolian islands is basically identical to that of the island of Lipari. The first human settlers came there from Sicily in the Middle Neolithic period (from the fourth millenim BC), in small rudimentary boats. They […] ... Continue Reading →
The plant landscape of the Aeolian islands
The formation of the Aeolian Islands took place during the last 500,000 years (second the last datings made by volcanologists) and, unlike many Mediterranean islands, total autonomy in relation to land nearby, with which the archipelago seems not be ever came into contact area. The populations of plants and animals that are hosted in Aeolian […] ... Continue Reading →
The fauna of the Aeolian Islands
The formation of the main volcanic Aeolian arch took place during the last 500,000 years (second the last datings made by volcanologists) and, unlike many Mediterranean islands, total autonomy in relation to land nearby, with which the archipelago seems not be ever came into contact area. The populations of plants and animals that are hosted in […] ... Continue Reading →
Lipari island
Lipari Island (Meligunis) Area 38.6 sq km Population 10,690 Height above sea level: 602 m (Monte Chirica) Location: 38.48 ° N, 14.95 ° E Total area: 38 square kilometers (Lipari) Lipari is the largest and most geologically complex of the Aeolian Islands, as well as the administrative center (the town of Lipari) for all the […] ... Continue Reading →
The Archaeological Museum in Lipari
SECTION I It is located in the ancient palace of the bishops, next to the Cathedral, built in the seventeenth century. Materials of the excavations of the Acropolis of Lipari ROOM I – On display are the materials of the two older stages of the Neolithic Eoliano. ROOM II – Materials of the third and […] ... Continue Reading →