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joining Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo. Built in the 11th century and remodelled
between the 17th and 19th centuries, this one-time Benedictine abbey is a small museum
with some arresting pictures done in gratitude by shipwrecked sailors, plus a church and a
maze of catacombs that lead to a tiny secret chapel.
MARINA CORRICELLA
From panoramic Piazza dei Martiri, the village of
Marina Corricella
tumbles down to its
marina in a waterfall of pastel colours: pinks, yellows and whites. Fishing boats complete
the rainbow of colours, docked alongside piles of fishing nets, sleek cats and, in the sum-
mer, a sprawl of terrace cafes and restaurants. The international hit film
Il Postino
was
partly filmed here; it really
is
a magical spot - don't miss it.
Further south, off Via Pizzaco, a steep flight of steps leads down to sand-brushed
and home to several good seafood restaurants.
