01012026 "Blessed Bartolo Longo was not only the founder of a sanctuary," Pompeii Archbishop, pontifical delegate for the shrine, told."He was the founder of a new city — a city born of faith," the archbishop said. Indeed, Longo laid the groundwork for a living community: postal and telegraph offices, running water, a train station, an observatory. He built not merely monuments, but infrastructure. From satanist to saint: Meet Bartolo Longo, who gave the world Pompeii's shrine to Mary | National Catholic Reporter
01022026 The Certosa e Museo di San Martino is a former monastery complex that now serves as a museum, offering visitors a rich blend of art, history, and architecture in Naples. Located on Vomero Hill, it provides panoramic views of the city and the Bay of Naples. The museum houses an extensive collection of Neapolitan art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The location on the hill means: funicular or a steep walk, worthwhile for the views and cultural experience. Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli and its collection | Apollo Magazine
01032026 The international exhibition of over 200 works from all over Europe will welcome the public to April 20th 2026. The thematic path of the exhibition will highlight the complexity of the role of Queens, emphasizing the delicate balance between public duties and private life. The exhibition "Queens: weaves of culture and diplomacy between Naples and Europe" at the Royal Palace of Caserta. Queens | Artsupp
01042026 100 local and international artists – Michelangelo Pistoletto and William Kentridge among them – integrated their works into several metro stations in Naples, the capital of Campania. There is no direct equivalent in Europe or North America to the Naples project, though a few stations in those regions feature stained glass, murals and sculptures. The Naples art stations seem particularly Italian, combining artistry with function throughout. Metro chic | The Globe and Mail
01052026 On the agenda is Feudi di San Gregorio in Sorbo Serpico, a reality/vision that combines architecture, research, and enhancement of native vines. Then, I Satoli, in Montefredane, which tells of a more intimate and artisanal Irpinia. While the next day stops at Montemiletto at Macchie Santa Maria, and at Grottolella at Crypta Castagnara. Finally, in Salza Irpina at Di Meo. Exploring Campania Through Wine | Il Mattino
01062026 Italia del Vino continues to grow in terms of regional representation, announcing the return of Campania with the entry of Donnachiara. Led by Ilaria Petitto, Donnachiara, with vineyards in Montefalcione and in Torre le Nocelle, the winery specializes in the three Irpinia DOCGs—Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi, and Greco di Tufo—in addition to the traditional Aglianico and Falanghina. Italian Wine Region on the Rise: Irpinia Rejoins the Consortium with Donnachiara, and the first module of the Wine Business Academy Completes | PR Newswire
01072026 "Growing up, my mum had always told me the Isle of Capri was where you take your best friend and beloved because there is an old saying that if you embrace this person on the boat while passing through the isle, you will stay this special forever, and that’s exactly what we did." "Of course, it was somewhere very special to both of us on the Amalfi coast. Even before we knew each other, it was the one place we wanted to visit when we knew we had found our special one." Romance & Roadtrips With Tara Sutaria And Veer Pahariya | Travel and Leisure Asia
01082026 The Amalfi Coast draws honeymooners for the views, the glittering Mediterranean sea, and of course, and some of Italy’s most legendary hotels. Muriel Saldalamacchia noted that the region unfolds “like a love letter to la dolce vita,” pointing to southern icons such as Capri Palace, “where island glamour mingles with contemporary artistry and sunlit indulgence,” and Villa Cimbrone. We Asked 5 Honeymoon Planners Their Favorite Romantic Destination—and They All Picked the Same Country | Travel + Leisure
01092026 Tempa di Zoè winery was officially founded in 1999, when Bruno De Conciliis began producing Zero, the “Super Campanian” wine from partially dried Aglianico grapes. He bottled his own side project: the first wine he made alone without the help of an enologist. He aimed for power by drying grape bunches appassimento-style before fermentation. Tempa di Zoè, Cilento: between biodiversity, authentic landscapes | Chiara Giorleo
01102026 The European tour, billed by Belmond as a “true celebration of Italian summertime.” The train trek guests should take further note: The choice of room on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express will dictate lodging at Belmond’s 11th-century “palatial hotel” in Ravello, a package that includes two ultra-luxurious dinners at the Caruso itself. You Can Now Travel From Paris To The Amalfi Coast On The Venice Simplon-Orient Express | Maxim
01112026 Indeed, this small town is the birthplace of Italian silk making. San Leucio has King Ferdinand IV to thank for this, as, in the second half of the 18th century, the monarch decided to turn this panoramic site into one of the rare experiments of Italian Enlightenment-era town planning. The revamped Belvedere palace became a new silk factory, as well as housing a church, school, royal apartments and a priest’s residence. And a workers’ village was built. A devotion to preservation | Interwoven
01122026 “We are quite tied to tradition” explains Gianluca Pisacane, chef at the Sea Front Pasta Bar in Naples – the restaurant and “showroom” of the local pasta brand Pastificio Di Martino, where only pasta-based options are served, both at the table and at the takeaway counter. We use 750 grams of pasta and 13-14 eggs. We use bucatini since once upon a time, to prepare the frittata.” Sea Front Pasta Bar: The Macaroni Pie Shop | Culinary Backstreets
01132026 First up, some oldies – Vestal Fire (1927) and Extraordinary Women (1928) by Compton Mackenzie; Conspirators in Capri (1935) by Stephen Maddock. Some more Capri-set novels with perhaps a touch of the Golden Age and the cozy…. Andrea Hicks’s Murder in Capri (2024); Ashley Weaver’s Intrigue in Capri (2017); Karen and Thomas Donahue’s Murder on the Isle of Capri (2015). The gritty Anna Maria Panzera’s Last Summer on Capri (2008) and Kay Hays’s Salt Water (2025). Finally a little gem: Greene on Capri (2000) by Shirley Hazzard. Crime and the City: Capri | CrimeReads
01142026 Roman Manfredi’s latest photography exhibition, focuses on the femminielli, a third gender indigenous to traditional Neapolitan culture. For the project headed to the streets of Naples – also stopping by Montevergine, a site of pilgrimage where femmenielli and other queer people attend to worship a shrine of the Black Madonna. "Their presence today is complex, shaped by modern social changes, tourism, and evolving understandings of gender, but they remain an important cultural reference point rather than a relic of the past.” Arresting portraits of Naples’ third-gender population | Dazed Magazine
01152026 «Great choice! Forio, Ischia’s charming waterfront town, is wonderful. To tailor your trip, can you tell me: Where will you be travelling from? When do you plan to go and for how long? Who are you travelling with? What’s the purpose of your holiday? This will help us build your perfect trip to Forio!» Best destinations in Italy for every type of traveller | ESCAPE
01162026 Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that erupted and buried Pompeii in ash and pumice, did not distinguish between the wealthy and the poor in its victims. The director of the archaeological site Gabriel Zuchtriegel — walking around the site at night, emptied of the crowds — feels the ancient city come alive. It is as if, he says, the inhabitants only left a few minutes ago. Gabriel Zuchtreigel, Director of Pompeii: Archaeology is the most democratic form of history | BBC
01172026 World Pizza Day is dedicated to one of the most popular dishes in the world. Pizza gained special significance after Neapolitan pizza was included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2017. Pizza acquired its modern appearance in Naples in the 18th-19th centuries, when tomatoes, brought from America, began to be added to the flatbread. World Pizza Day: How a simple dish became a global legend | UNN
01182026 The pizzaiuolo and maccaronaro Don Domenico Testa fulfilled the wish of Maria Teresa, second wife of the king, to taste his "two grains" pizza at Masseria, that obtaining, as thanks, the title of Monzù. In 1889 another pizzaiuolo gained much recognition: Raffaele Esposito, owner of the pizzeria "Regina d'Italia". Invited to the Garden, created one of the most appreciated Neapolitan dishes in the world, the Pizza Margherita [in honor of Queen Margherita, a dough with tomato and mozzarella, garnished with a basil leaf]. Giardino Torre and the Royal Wood of Capodimonte | Italia Secrets
01192026 Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii has been upgraded from the original 35mm footage with newly mixed audio in stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. The film features Pink Floyd performing in the empty ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii. You might think the lack of audience would hamper the film, but it actually lends it an almost spectral quality. Pink Floyd At Pompeii MCMLXXII is coming to 4K Blu-ray next month with Dolby Atmos | What HI-FI?
01202026 At the Royal Palace of Caserta, the exhibition dedicated to the Queens of Naples, titled "Regine", a profound encounter with forms of femininity that were able to lead, foster culture, and inspire. "This exhibition is not merely a celebration; it is an invitation to recognize the real, often underestimated role these women played in shaping Europe’s political and cultural history." The Women of Our History: the Queens of Naples between Culture and Diplomacy | Princesse Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles
01212026 The "Regine" catalogue illustrates the crucial role that European queens played in building cultural, artistic and diplomatic relations between Naples and the rest of the continent. The exhibition held at the Royal Palace of Caserta is divided into seven thematic sections: from the education of future sovereigns to marriage alliances, from dynastic motherhood to public representation, from ceremonies to private life and personal interests, through to the influence exerted on the tastes and spaces of the courts. Regine | Sillabe Casa Editrice
01222026 In the grand hall of the Palazzo Reale in Naples, before the key governmental and regional architects of bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to Italy, the world's media were present to witness the unveiling of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP), the world's oldest international sporting contest. In addition, the dates of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Match were confirmed with Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand. Teams Presentation for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples, Italy | Sail-World
01232026 Castel dell’Ovo — the oldest castle of the city — is being restored for next year’s America’s cup, but the British admiral’s reputation may continue to suffer in its shadow. While the 12th-century fortress prepares for the sailing event, it remains shadowed by the 1799 actions of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, whose betrayal of a ceasefire led to the execution of Neapolitan rebels. The Naples castle that witnessed Nelson’s ‘moment of dishonour’ | The Times
01242026 The Chantecler x Marina Abramović capsule collection is inspired by Abramović’s art and the island’s primordial forces. The Serbian born conceptual artist has explored areas that relate to art and design, but this was her first foray into jewelry design in her decades-long career. The Chantecler endeavor was “a natural continuation” of Abramović’s [‘Transforming Energy’] exhibition at the Modern Art Museum in Shanghai, which dealt with stones, minerals and energy. Marina Abramović Dives Into Jewelry on Capri With Chantecler | WWD
01252026 Campania is ranked as the youngest Italian region. Demographic context: despite its youth, Campania faces challenges with "brain drain" and youth outmigration. From the difference between the number of women and men in Italy, to the youngest municipalities and regions, such as Campania, where the average age is 44.5 years. Population, in Italy 1.2 million more women than men. Campania is the youngest region | Il Sole 24 Ore
01262026 In “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” the protagonist killed the traitor Ashur on Mount Vesuvius. In the new series an alternative ending, instead of being killed, Ashur takes Spartacus’ life. Moreover, while the majority of the action centers on street fighting and the arenas, “Spartacus: House of Ashur” also peels back the treachery woven into the era’s politics. Everyone’s standing in Capua is precarious and likely to change at any moment. Starz’s ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Is a Thrilling Sequel For the Blood-Filled Gladiator Franchise: TV Review | Variety
01272026 Naples, Italy: In the first millennium B.C. is one of the world’s oldest urban areas in the world. Originally called Parthenope by the Greeks, it was later re-established as Neápolis, or “new city.” Naples, Florida: Founded in the 1880s by American investors. Promoted for tourism and as a winter retreat, drawing on the established romanticism of its namesake. From the Archives: Naples and its Italian namesake | Naples Daily News
01282026 Naples, Italy: In the first millennium B.C. is one of the world’s oldest urban areas in the world. Originally called Parthenope by the Greeks, it was later re-established as Neápolis, or “new city.” Naples, Florida: Founded in the 1880s by American investors. Promoted for tourism and as a winter retreat, drawing on the established romanticism of its namesake. From the Archives: Naples and its Italian namesake | Naples Daily News
01292026 Neapolitans are the kings and queens of cucina povera, and at its core, Naples is the epicenter of “authentic” Italian eating. No other city does espresso like Naples, and no bar does espresso like Mexico. Period. Bar Mexico, with multiple locations across the city. Spiagga delle Monache, a tiny public beach. Just bring a towel or folding chair and blend in with the locals. The Naples Guide Even the Neapolitans Would Follow | Substack - Local Style
01302026 In the opening episode of the Napoli! web series, cellist Ophélie Gaillard meets musicologist Olivier Fourès at the Church of Santa Caterina da Siena — now home to the Fondazione Pietà de’ Turchini. "We wandered through this world-city by following its music: the conservatories, the alleyways, the grand stages." From Farinelli to street singers, from tarantellas to opera houses, in Naples, music wasn’t confined to the elite. It resonated in the streets, in celebrations, in sacred rituals. It was both popular and liturgical, sensual and spiritual. Web série - L'archet Nomade | Apartè Music
01312026 In 1955 Hans Werner Henze moved from Ischia to Naples where he could fully enjoy Greek, Arab, Spanish cultural influences, but also German and Italian, so dear to him and still present in the Neapolitan microcosm. Fünf Neapolitanische Lieder (1956) is a work for baritone and chamber orchestra, setting anonymous 17th-century Neapolitan poems, dedicated to Ingeborg Bachmann. Henze described the city as full of "mysterious noises" and a continuous "crossover of all possible tonalities, always tending to modulate into song". Hans Werner Henze, the guitar and the Royal Winter Music | NovAntiqua Records
