Lipari

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"The largest and most populated of the Aeolian Islands, with a pretty centro and ample tourist services that make it an excellent base for island-hopping. Offerings include beaches, boating, and significant archaeology—remnants from Bronze Age obsidian trade routes are on display at the Luigi Bernabò Brea Archaeological Museum housed in Lipari Castle, an ancient fortress adapted over centuries." - Elizabeth Heath Elizabeth Heath Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Lipari is a romantic and beautiful island, making it a fabulous place for couples."

"Lipari's Historic Center With its small shops and outdoor restaurants, the long Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Lipari Town was made for strolling. The Ottoman admiral Barbarossa wreaked havoc here in 1544; following that, Spanish rulers built the imposing citadel over a Greek acropolis. Inside its walls, the Archaeological Museum, located in an old bishop’s palace, displays Neolithic objects alongside fine amphorae and other Greek artifacts. Next door, a gorgeous Baroque facade draws you into the cathedral with its detailed and colorful vault."