- Filicudi
Filicudi is one of the eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago, situated 20-30 miles northeast of the island of
Sicily . It is a "frazione " of the "comune " ofLipari .Geography
Its total area is 9.5 square kilometers. There are several small villages on the island, which include
Pecorini Mare andValdichiesa . Filicudi's lands are capable of producingwine ,olive oil , grain, and vegetables. In1997 , three quarters ( 7 km² ) of Filicudi was turned into a Natural Reserve.The highest point is
Monte Fossa Felci (774 m). Other points include "Monte Montagnola" (349 m) and "Monte Terrione" (278 m). At Capo Graziano are the remains of aBronze Age village dating back to the eighth century B.C. Off the coast, the volcanic finger-like rock ofLa Canna (74 m) rises from the sea.History
The modern name of "Filicudi" is a corruption of the ancient Greek name for the island, "Phoenicusa" (Phoenician island ). The island, like the other
Aeolian Islands , was settled since theNeolithic Age , around 3,000 BC. As evidenced by archaeological findings, the island was occupied by a new people during theBronze Age . The island was uninhabited for many centuries until occupied by theGreeks . Roman and Byzantine remains can also be found on the island.ee also
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List of volcanoes in Italy External links
* [http://www.regione.sicilia.it/turismo/web_turismo/uk/localita/ME/eolie/filicudi/homepage.html The Official WebSite]
* [http://www.regione.sicilia.it/turismo/web_turismo/sicilia/uk/localita/comune_index.asp?id=236 Another official website (not much info, though]
* [http://www.filicudi.it/indexit.htm A commercial touristic website about Filicudi]
* [http://rozzo.tripod.com/filicudi.htm Info about the island]
* [http://www.filicudi.it/pics/filicudimap.gifMap of the Island]
* [http://www.filicudi.org/ Filicudi Society of Waltham Massachusetts]
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