In Casamicciola Terme there are about 7000 inhabitants. Its altitude ranges from 0 meters above sea level to 788 reached near Mount Epomeo, famous worldwide for the therapeutic properties of the thermal waters, since 1800 it has been a destination for illustrious personalities from the world of art, culture, science, history such as Lamartine, Renan, Ibsen, Garibaldi. Renowned seaside, thermal and climatic resort since Roman times, Casamicciola has added the word Terme to its traditional name since 1956 to underline its thermal vocation. It looks like a long green arch, dominated by Mount Epomeo, is formed by a high part and a low part.
The upper part is arranged on the hill behind it and is made up of hilly and residential places. In the lower part we find the city center and the well-equipped port to host elegant yachts and sailboats. The tradition linked to artistic ceramics, dating back to the Greeks’ age still alive in the spa town, is famous. The ancient Mennella Ceramics Factory: located on the seafront and the “Keramos” art workshop: Located in Piazza Maio, where you can admire the art of the Ischia ceramic masters. Do not miss a visit to the geophysical observatory, on the suggestive sentinel hill, founded by Giulio Grablovitz on a mandate from the geodynamic commission.
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