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An ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant have all been found on this tiny islet.
According to legend, this tiny islet originated when the mythical hero Hercues, after returning from the tenth of his twelve labors, detached the top of nearby Mount Faito and hurled it into the sea. During Roman times, the islet was known as the “Rock of Hercules,” and a temple dedicated to the Greek hero was built here. Later, the island became known as the “Rock of Pliny,” as the famous Roman author and naturalist Pliny the Elder was found dead nearby after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The current name comes from the town Rovigliano located on Amalfi coast near Island.
