Nisida
Latest update: 29 January 2024
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Close to Posillipo and to the west of Naples, there is a stone causeway leading to the pretty island of Nisida which is two kilometres in circumference and just half a kilometre in diameter.
The volcanic island has a small marina for pleasure boats as well as great views of the mainland and across to the island of Procida. Nisida means “islet” in Greek and it certainly has a colourful history. Ancient Romans had holidays here while Brutus and Lucullus went a step further and had holiday villas built here. |
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Along with Cassius, it’s said that this is where they plotted the assassination of Julius Caesar. There are some remains of a Roman villa on Nisida and it’s claimed that it belonged to Brutus.
In the 1800s, a prison was built on the island which was also used by the Allies in the Second World War. There is now a naval base and a juvenile detention centre.
In the 1800s, a prison was built on the island which was also used by the Allies in the Second World War. There is now a naval base and a juvenile detention centre.
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Region: Campania
Province: Metropolitan City of Naples Diameter: 500 metres Elevation: 105 metres Close by: Pausilypon Archaeological Park, Posillipo, Pozzuoli |
