Travel Reference
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( 6.30-11.30am & 4-7pm)
The beautiful Norman cathedral has two undetonated WWII
bombs near the door: it's believed they didn't explode due to the protection of the town's
patron saint, Our Lady of Romania. A Byzantine icon (1330) of the Madonna hangs above
the altar - she is also credited with protecting the town from the earthquakes that have
pumelled the region.
Santa Maria dell'Isola
The town overlooks Santa Maria dell'Isola, a medieval church with a Renaissance
makeover, which sits on its own island, although centuries of silt have joined it to the
mainland.
CHURCH
Sleeping
Donnaciccina
( 0963 6 21 80;
www.donnaciccina.com
;
Via Pelliccia 9; s €40-75, d €80-150; )
Overlook-
ing the main
corso,
this delightful B&B has retained a tangible sense of history with its
carefully selected antiques, canopy beds and terracotta tiled floors. There's also a self-ca-
tering apartment perfectly positioned on the cliff overlooking the sea, and a chatty parrot
in reception.
B&B
$$
Residence il Barone
( 0963 60 71 81;
www.residenzailbarone.it
;
Largo Barone; €70-190; )
This graceful
palazzo
has six suites decorated in masculine neutrals and tobacco browns, with dramatic
modern paintings by the owner's brother adding pizazz to the walls. There's a computer in
each suite and you can eat breakfast on the small roof terrace with views over the old city
and out to sea.
B&B
$$
Eating
Al Pinturicchio
( 0963 60 34 52; Via Dardona, cnr Largo Duomo; meals €16-22; dinner)
Recommended by the
locals, this restaurant in the old town has a romantic ambience, candlelit tables and a
menu of imaginative dishes.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
$
SEAFOOD
$
Osteria del Pescatore
