Barano d'Ischia
Welcome to Barano d'Ischia
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Barano d'Ischia, a municipality of 9,980 inhabitants located in the southeast part of the island of Ischia, in Campania. It is a charming place, characterized by many hills and numerous quarries that frame the beaches of Maronti and Sant'Angelo.
Explore the territory
Barano is a fascinating municipality due to its physical geography. From the municipal territory, it is possible to admire the tidal Island connected to the village of Sant'Angelo. Furthermore, there is the Barano d'Ischia meteorological station, which collects interesting climate data.
The history of Barano d'Ischia
The history of Barano d'Ischia begins with the Greeks, the first settlers of the place, who built a nymph dedicated to beauty and health near the Nitrodi source. Later, the site was also inhabited by the Romans and the relics received in the Nitrodi site consist of numerous bas-reliefs and marble inscriptions, Roman Empire coins, and shards of everyday utensils.
The toponym "Barano" is found in two notarial deeds of the year 1300 kept at the Historical Archive of Naples and on a plaque from 1374, which recalls some works of Bishop Bartolomeo Bussolaro. The etymology of Barano is not known for sure, although several scholars have put forward different hypotheses including "contra moerorem," "delightful place," or "Vario's farm."
Monuments and places of interest
Barano d'Ischia still preserves numerous rural characteristics. Already at the entrance of the municipality, there is the ancient Aqueduct of the Pillars (1470). Among the monuments not to be missed, there are the Saracen Tower in Testaccio, the windmills of Montebarano, the ancient entrance gates of some estates, and the cellars dug into the tufo to store wine.
Finally, the "ice pits" are worth a visit to learn about ancient techniques for preserving ice for the summer.
Conclusions
Barano d'Ischia is a fascinating place where nature meets history. Between ancient monuments and enchanting landscapes, this municipality in Campania is definitely worth a visit!
