Procida

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What it is	District
Where	Procida, Campania
Known for	Terra Murata; Corricella; Phlegraean island landscape; Il Postino; Italian Capital of Culture 2022

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Procida is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples and part of the Phlegraean Islands. Its historic coastal landscape combines tuffaceous ground, high shores, inlets and small beaches. Nine historic contrade include Terra Murata, Corricella, Marina Grande Sent'cò and Chiaiolella. The island was Italy's Capital of Culture in 2022, and Il Postino, Massimo Troisi's final film, is set here. Procida is not a UNESCO World Heritage property.

An island landscape with historic districts and monuments spanning Terra Murata, religious sites and coastal settlements, recognised as Italy’s Capital of Culture in 2022.

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Procida is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples and part of the Phlegraean Islands. Its coastal historic landscape combines tuffaceous ground, high shores, inlets and small beaches.^1,2

Procida is divided into nine historic contrade, or grancìe, including Terra Murata, Corricella, Marina Grande Sent'cò and Chiaiolella.¹

The Ministry's heritage catalogue identifies Terra Murata, the former Aragonese castle later used as a penitentiary, the church of Santa Maria della Pietà and the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo among Procida's historic monuments.²

Procida was Italy's Capital of Culture in 2022. Il Postino, Massimo Troisi's final film, is set on the island.^3,4

Sources and citations (4)

Ministero della CulturaProcida Capitale Italiana della CulturaIsland overviewRead source
Catalogo Generale dei Beni CulturaliCentro storico costiero di ProcidaLandscape descriptionRead source
Ministero della CulturaProcida Capitale Italiana della Cultura 20222022 designationRead source
Regione CampaniaProcida Film FestivalFilm setting noticeRead source