Palmarole Island

Palmarole, together with the islands of Ponza and Zannone, belongs to the Ponziane archipelago situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the south-western shores of Italy, and forms part of a national park renowned for its interesting tectonic and volcanic past and a rich bird- and wildlife. The island is also famous for its characteristic cliff dwellings (pictured), which date back to the 18th century.

Enzo & Paolo Ragazzini/Corbis

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Tyrrhenian Sea; Ponziane Islands

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