Procida

Procida is one of the Flegree Islands off the coast of Naples, Italy. It is also a town, that covers the whole territory and, in addition, the near little island called Vivara. between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia, with a population of 10,000.

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The island name is due to the Latin name Prochyta. According to another theory, this name comes from Prima Cyme, that means 'near Cuma'. Another theory says that 'Procida' comes from the Greek verb prochetai, that means 'lays', because of the appereance of the island seen from the sea.

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Procida related Images and Photos (experimental)

A View from Ischia Showing the Island of Procida Vesuvius and Cape Miseno Italy 1890