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MARCH 2023

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03012023 Caserta, Italy - Carlo of Borbone plan was to build a royal palace, commissioned to one of the greatest architects of the time: Luigi Vanvitelli. Now imagine the situation: the King of Naples and his guests are walking up the Scalone, on the Grand Staircase, and all of a sudden music starts to play. Because the musicians are on top of the false ceiling - the elliptical vault - and guests cannot see them from here. Reggia di Caserta (Royal Palace of Caserta) | Live Virtual Guide
03022023 The Ercolano family, for the past four generations, has been carrying on the centuries-old tradition of hospitality, welcoming the Sorrentines in their daily lives and the thousands of foreigners who return every year to the shadow of the clock! Revisited over time in several versions, today it attracts thousands of tourists who want to enjoy the lively life of the italian piazza, from a comfortable observatory, with a privileged view of the living room in movement in the center of Sorrento. The cult of hospitality resumes today at the Ercolano Kiosk | Holiday Coast
03032023 From March 9 to June 25, 2023, the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples is hosting the exhibition Gli Spagnoli a Napoli. One of the most fruitful and least known moments of Neapolitan artistic civilization, with the passage of the Kingdom of Naples under the rule of the Spanish Crown. The Spaniards became the protagonists of the exceptional artistic season in early 16th-century Naples, sustained by the patronage of religious orders and the aristocracy, financing works of ambitious magnificence. Capodimonte, an exhibition on the Spanish in Naples during the Renaissance. And after 400 years, Raphael returns | Finestre sull'Arte
03042023 Monks near the village of Cetara on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, tasked with preserving the local catch of anchovies, discovered the pleasures of the amber liquid exuded by the fish as it aged. The villagers made “anchovy drippings” in old wine barrels in their cellars and gave small bottles to their neighbors for Christmas. Only in recent decades has colatura reached a broader audience. This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire | The New York Times
03052023 Every summer, beach destinations enjoy great popularity. But with this fame comes high prices and massive crowds. Ischia is one of Italy’s most underappreciated locations. This island, located in the Bay of Naples, is not far from the popular islands of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Yet, it is less expensive and less busy, and there is much to do! 6 Underrated European Beach Towns To Visit In 2023 | Traveling Lifestyle
03062023 The story follows the lives of two women, Elena Greco and Raffaella Cerullo, starting with their childhood in a poor neighborhood near Napoli. It describes not only the challenges they face to make a life for themselves but how some seemingly minor decisions change their life’s trajectory. They are an important description of life in Italy in the latter half of the 20th century: so powerful and so important to Italians and Italian Americans. Book Review: The Neapolitan Quartet | La Gazzetta Italiana
03072023 From art to cuisine, an exploration into what makes Italy so magical. In her debut memoir and cookbook, Susan Gravely celebrates 40 years as Founder and Creative Director of VIETRI. "With gratitude for my Italian friends who have welcomed me into their lives, their homes, and to their tables for good food, fine wine, and cherished companionship." Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus by Susan Gravely | Goodreads
03082023 Bestselling author Rebecca Serle covers her playful approach to what’s possible on vacation, the inextricable link between travel and fantasy, and the power of mother-daughter trips to cement lifelong memories. There is a timelessness to Italy and specifically, Positano, that is really important for the thematics of the book. "Is a great itinerary! I wrote about the places (and meals and geography) I love there." 'One Italian Summer' with Author Rebecca Serle | SmartFlyer
03092023 Le sette opere di misericordia - The Seven Works of Mercy by Caravaggio 1607. This is the painting I talk about in ‘Coming Home’ that has had such a profound impact on the psyche of the city of Napoli and their care for in need for more than 500 years. And it seems poet, musician, artist… Patti Smith must have a similar taste in art. "Australians Love Italy" - featuring Jacqueline Bawtree | Visit Italy Web Radio | Enit.it
03102023 The Amalfi Coast, one of the most mesmerising coastlines in the whole of Italy, is home to four wine areas: Costa d'Amalfi, Ravello, Furore and Tramonti. The first local producers came from ancient farming and fishing rituals and today vineyards that have DOC status spread across the whole hilly area. Grapes such as Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, Piedirosso and Aglianico are popular here. 5 places wine lovers should visit in Italy | Reader's Digest
03112023 A Wunderkammer at Li Galli, a small private archipelago formed by three small islands, purchased by the entrepreneur Giovanni Russo and his wife Nicoletta. A new form of alliance between man and nature, through the protection and enhancement of the landscape and the insertion of works of art. The design plays with different levels of outdoor space, in a sequence of terraces and outlooks. Pools carved into the rock by local craftsmen act both as reservoirs and as places for rest and meditation. An art villa between Capri and Positano | Interni Magazine
03122023 Far enough from the Piazzetta to feel removed from the crowds yet close enough to pop up for a caffé or an aperitivo, the Capri Tiberio Palace with its glamorous, Dolce Vita vibe is as fresh as ever after a recent makeover. The best of the 54 bedrooms and suites have sea-facing terraces, several of them huge. Gourmet restaurant La Terrazza Tiberio serves up locally-rooted dishes or you can opt at the 1950s inspired Jacky Bar (complete with white baby grand piano). The best hotels on Capri | Condé Nast Traveller
03132023 The first pavillion houses exhibitors from Italian regions and Campania. Handicrafts and food and wine excellences have always caught visitors’ attention, so hoteliers have indulged in: Neapolitan confectionery workshops, tasting of wine from Samnium and Irpinia. The second pavilion hosts Italian tour operators, airlines and shipping companies. Many other events are hosted by the Mostra d’Oltremare at year intervals. The famous exhibition Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples | dooid Magazine
03142023 La Dolce Vita: With just four suites, this luxury hotel set on a cliff on the Italian island of Ischia might give even The White Lotus a run for its money. A renovated lighthouse, Faro Punta Imperatore is offering the nominees—and seven of their closest friends—a complimentary three-night stay at the property just off the coast of Naples. Adventures include a yacht trip, road trips, or drinks with toast-worthy ocean views from the property’s rooftop bar. Inside The $126,000 Oscars Gift Bags: From An Italian Getaway To Plastic Surgery | Forbes
03152023 Maria Teresa de Filippis was born in Naples in 1926 and decided to enter the world of motor racing almost as a challenge. In 1948 she participated in her first real race: at only 22 years old she won the 10 km Salerno-Cava de 'Tirreni; in the following year she triumphed in several competitions. In 1958 behind the wheel of a private Maserati 250F, Maria Teresa made her debut in the GP of Syracuse and then competed in her first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in Belgium. Maserati On Track with Women Maria Teresa De Filippis History of Audacity | Maserati
03162023 Ursula Ferrigno’s cookbook has a simple proposition – to share the food of the ‘divine coast’ of Italy’s Amalfi in chapters beautifully realised by an author who was born and has lived in the landscapes she writes about. The food of the Amalfi Coast is well loved, but expect delightful takes on the familiar – green chicory ravioli is one of many I want to try. The best cookbooks of 2023 so far | Delicious Magazine
03172023 The phrase vide Napule e po’ muore (“see Naples and die”) is as true as ever with the iconic city finally enjoying a reputation that matches its golden-age past. The reinstatement of seasonal direct flights from Newark, N.J., to Naples, and a new direct high-speed rail service from Rome’s Fiumicino airport to Naples, via FrecciaRossa, make Naples not just a part of the journey; it is the destination. Naples, Italy: World's Greatest Places 2023 | TIME
03182023 "I was visiting La Sibilla, a winery named after the homonymous oracle who was believed to reside just a few miles away. The estate lies in the Procida promontory where the Campi Flegrei appellation shines for its personality due to old, ungrafted vines on volcanic soils facing the sea. Even the faint Falanghina (to call a spade a spade, in comparison with Fiano and Greco), emerges here with quality thanks to tart citrus fruit, vibrancy and chalky minerality." Campania wines in 2023: 30 wines to try | Decanter
03192023 What’s your favorite hotel? "In Italy, in Capri, it’s Punta Tragara. It’s an amazing hotel; it was realized by Le Corbusier. It’s a place that takes your breath away with wonder. The owner is a friend of mine." Art Collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Buying a Private Island, Costume Jewelry and Making Her Own Rosé | Robb Report
03202023 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius carbonised hundreds of ancient scrolls in the library of an enormous luxury villa at Herculaneum. Now, researchers are launching a global contest to read the charred papyri after demonstrating that an artificial intelligence programme can extract letters and symbols from high-resolution X-ray images of the fragile, unrolled documents. Contest launched to decipher Herculaneum scrolls using 3D X-ray software | The Guardian
03212023 Not just an exhibition of Enrico Caruso memorabilia, but a true room of wonders, with 3D animations and multimedia platforms, music and film stations and installations, a kaleidoscope of effects. At the Royal Palace of Naples it's scheduled to open in the year marking the 150th anniversary of the famous tenor’s birth, in the presence of authorities representative of Caruso’s strong ties with the US, such as the mayor of New York and the director of the Metropolitan Opera House. The first national museum dedicated to Enrico Caruso will open in Naples | Finestre sull'Arte
03222023 The well-known Isaia men's clothing brand produces sartorial apparel of extraordinary manufacture, symbol of the Made in Italy excellence. Remaining faithful the sartorial tradition of Naples ISAIA keeps investing in the modern technologies of tissue production - inventing new blends, which make ISAIA's jackets more long-lasting and provide the top level of comfort. ISAIA SS23 "La Vacanza Infinita" - O' Miliardario |  YouTube
03232023 England face Italy in a European Championship qualifier in Naples. It promises to be a febrile atmosphere at the Stadium Diego Armando Maradona. Perhaps this match against Italy in this cauldron on the southern edge of the city will be the start of his last adventure as England manager.The Azzurri will prove stern opponents for England in their first match since the World Cup. Fire and fury will be all around England in Naples and they must douse the flames and avoid defeat - or pressure will be piled on Gareth Southgate's shoulders again | Daily Mail
03242023 Live la dolce vita at the most stylish hotels on the Amalfi Coast. If you’re planning a trip to this most romantic part of (already pretty starry-eyed) Italy, from an old monastery in a sleepy fishing village just outside of Positano to a remastered medieval palace in Ravello. There are secret coves to locate for swims in their turquoise waters, Med-facing terraces for long, lazy lunches of spaghetti frutti di mare, and boats to whisk you over to Capri or Ischia. The Most Glamorous Amalfi Coast Hotels (And There Are A Few Of Them) | ELLE
03252023 Also known as Per e Palummo, Piedirosso is grown throughout Campania, including on Ischia island. Campi Flegrei wines (Phlegraean Fields is one giant smoldering super-volcano, with dozens of craters spread over about 80 square miles) can be hard to track down outside Italy but can be worth the effort. Some of my favorite Piedirossos from the zone are a pair of intense riservas by Cantine del Mare. All vineyards - the most dramatic of which are just above the Mediterranean coast in volcanic pebbles and sand - are planted ungrafted, or without phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Naples’ Volcanic Wines | Wine Spectator
03262023 Our new favorite Italian finger food is frittata di scammaro, a crunchy, garlicky fried spaghetti dish from Naples. Scammaro (SCA-ma-ro) is the anti-frittata frittata: crispy, crackly, and conspicuously eggless. A pan-fried pasta dish studded with anchovies, olives, capers, raisins, and pine nuts. It’s so crisp - and deep golden brown - you can slice it into wedges and eat it out of hand, as Neapolitans often do. Eggless Pasta Frittata with Anchovies, Raisins, and Pine Nuts | Saveur
03272023 With its nearly 15-foot-high frescoed ceilings, collection of paintings and bronze statues that span centuries and well-traveled owner, Giorgia D’Apuzzo’s flat is architect Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva’s knowing tribute to the Grand Tour. "Travelers came to Naples, taking inspiration from places like Pompeii and spreading it through Europe. The art world is a significant part of the city. Here, we’ve put great contemporary artists and ancient paintings, so the space continues to live, updating itself.” This 19th-Century Naples Apartment Fuses Old-World Character With Modern Charm. Here’s a Look Inside. | Robb Report
03282023 Ischia, Italy - Searching for a truly unique stay? Villa Ravino has the biggest succulent garden in Europe, and also offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in this verdant oasis. Established in the 1960s by Peppino D’Ambra, the property exudes Bali vibes from every leafy corner—and is a perfect place to explore with children. We suggest after strolling through their park, stopping at their bar for an infamous ‘Cactus Cocktail.’ And their Ravino Ecolodge even welcomes visitors in the cooler winter, as well as remote workers in need of wifi and desk space–all year round. The Best Hotels In Ischia | The Italy Edit
03292023 For years the beauteous little volcanic island of Ischia managed to evade the spotlight. With countless wellness spas, natural thermal pools, smart hotels, lush vineyards and surreal gardens, Ischia is near the perfect chill antidote to the glitzy pull of Amalfitana. Here are the best things to do, from eats to hikes and all the bubbling hot springs in between. Ischia: Italy's island with the best beaches | Condé Nast Traveller
03302023 Sorrento is confirmed as the heart of the event: in fact, from here, on Friday, March 31, the “on the road” day will start, taking the participating cars to discover first the Royal Palace of Caserta and then the Amalfi Coast, offering the beauty of the view of high cliffs. Sorrento, the heart of the event and departure and arrival point on race days. Built on the cliff that separates it from the characteristic harbor, its historic center is a maze of narrow streets bustling with cafés, shops and typical artisans. Historical cars on the roads of Sorrento | 1000 Miglia
03312023 Jennifer Lopez officially takes her place as Intimissmi's global ambassador with the launch of the lingerie brand's spring 2023 campaign. In a press release, the Italian intimates company says they chose to work with Lopez because she embodies women empowerment and "modern sexiness." The shoot inspiration? A dreamy Italian summer evoked through bold colors that represent Positano. Lopez commented on her partnership in the release, stating: "I love Italy - the people, the fashion, the culture, the food and the storied history." J Lo Shows Off Her Ben Affleck Tattoo in a Flame-Colored Bra | POPSUGAR

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  1. Live Virtual Guide, The Volta Ellittica (Royal Palace of Caserta)
    https://www.livevirtualguide.com/post/reggia-di-caserta-royal-palace-of-caserta/

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