On the 26th of July the “Sant’Anna Feast on the rocks” attracts every year in Ischia thousands of tourists and inhabitants that can admire a special parade made up by rafts ornamented with allegorical drawings. This event takes place in front of the Aragonese Castle starting at 21:00 p.m. and it has become a real challenge among ornamented boats belonging to the different municipalities of this island.

A raft ornamented with allegorical drawings

A raft ornamented with allegorical drawings

 This is a real attractive event characterized by a fascinating atmosphere.

During this parade there also is another magic moment that will leave you breathless: the blaze of the Aragonese Castle.

The Blaze of the Aragonese Castle

The Blaze of the Aragonese Castle

This feast finally ends with the classical and striking fireworks show.

The final fireworks show

The final fireworks show



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