Recounting the history of the islands using artefacts discovered during excavations commenced in 1949, the museum has a section on prehistoric Lipari, an interesting reconstruction of Bronze Age necropolises , a collection of fine red figural krate..

This former Greek acropolis dominates the city, boasting a perimeter wall which was strengthened by the Spanish under Charles V. Arriving at the castle via piazza Mazzini, you will see the Spanish fortifications, a Greek tower and medieval constructi..

Situated in the Citadel (the castle), this church was founded in the medieval period but was rebuilt during the Spanish era and embellished with a new façade in the 19C. The neighbouring cloisters however, dates back to the Norman period. Opposite a ..

Beyond the citadel there are numerous ancient sarcophaguses ... as well as a superb view over to the island of Volcano island, taking in the small church dedicated the souls of purgatory dominating the sea opposite Marina Corta.

This is the port of Lipari which gives berth to small boats and hydrofoils in addition to providing the setting for the Saint-Bartholomew festivities. Back on dry land, the small church of the Souls of Purgatory perched on its rock seems to keep wa..