Lipari, the namesake and largest of the Aeolian Islands, impresses with its picturesque harbor town. The ruins date back to the Bronze Age and tell of its long and eventful history. Greeks and Romans, Saracens and Normans fought over the island. In addition to buildings from antiquity, the island is home to a citadel dating back to Charles V and several imposing churches such as the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo with its impressive Baroque altar. From the Belvedere Quattrocchi you have the most beautiful view of the sea and the neighboring island of Vulcano across the Valle Muria. On Corso Vittorio you will find many restaurants and cafés that invite you to linger.
