Aragonese castle. Wine factory (Palmenti a Cellaio)

From the Bourbon prison started "the Alley of winery" (Viale del palmenti).

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. Winery Alley (Viale del palmenti)

Itaian "Palmenti" is a press for grapes.

Ischia. Aragonese castle. Wine factory (Palmenti a Cellaio)

Winemaking on the island started relatively recently - in the first half of the 19th century. As premises for the distillery used the cellars (Palmenti a Cellaio, "the winepress and cellar," the map) , who survived the artillery attack of the British squadron in 1810. The small production volumes, the vineyards cover a small triangle between the distillery, the prison and the wall of the castle Park.

Ischia. Aragonese castle. Wine factory (Palmenti a Cellaio)

the distillery is located in front of the hexagonal building of the Church of St. Peter in Pantanello (Chiesa di San Pietro in Pantaniello the map), opened in 1564. Built the temple of Dionysus basso for his son, which became in him a priest. Construction was supervised by the architect Jacobo Bartolli (Vignola).

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. St. Peter's Church in Pantanello (Chiesa di San Pietro in Pantaniello)

the Name of the temple was the statue of St. Peter, transferred from the little Church that stood near the lake, Pantanillo. Now, the lake is the Harbor of Porto di Ischia. After shelling, the Church was severely damaged and was abandoned. Inside the temple was made empty, but carefully repaired. Let's hope that the owners of the island will restore it in full.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. St. Peter's Church in Pantanello (Chiesa di San Pietro in Pantaniello)

From the Church I headed down to Atlantaboy the walk, along a scenic track winding through amazing plants.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. Blooming agave. Ischia, the Aragonese castle.

a species of agave in bloom gives such fantastic flourishes.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. Blooming agave.

Tower-pavilion at the entrance to the castle garden.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle.

Atlantaboy the alley I came to the house the House of the Sun, from where the walk started.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. House of the Sun.

Looked into an ancient well

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. House Of The Sun. Well

Where is the water at the bottom were full of coins, thrown on the memory. You may notice that a well cut in the solid rock.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. House Of The Sun. Well

Inner yard of the Sun - it hosts various cultural events including the international film festival.

Ischia, the Aragonese castle. House of the Sun.