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05012023 Campania wine should be a part of the conversation, as the region is not only one of the oldest wine-producing territories in Italy, it is also today considered one of the very best. Benevento is home to arguably the most appealing and varietally pure examples of Falanghina in Campania. Offering lively acidity along with beautiful aromas of pear, honeysuckle, quince and sometimes a hint of saffron, these are irresistible when consumed from two to four years of age, and pair beautifully with a range of foods. Most versions are steel-aged, but some producers also craft wood-aged versions that offer greater intensity. Appreciating The Wines Of Campania | Forbes
05022023 Now a five-star luxury hotel run by the Avino sisters. The very private boutique hotel has 43 guest rooms and suites. There is an outdoor heated pool and spa, a Michelin-star restaurant, and a rare beach club on the sea. The sisters took over Palazzo Avino from their father and transformed the property into one of the finest retreats along the coast. The girls grew up learning the hotel business and now act as managing director and director of sales and marketing, with a remarkable sense of detail and style. How Two Sisters Transformed An Italian Palazzo Into A Luxury Hotel On The Amalfi Coast | Forbes
05032023 The event will open with a multi-art exhibition, and the presentation of the latest edition of Napulitanamente magazine and its novelties including the new logo created by Officina Mirabilis, a leading agency in the field of communication and ethical advertising. The cocktail NA57: it is “'na bomb” (it's a bomb) and it is the challenge of Southern Italy to French75. Artists, musicians and food & beverage personalities are welcome to the event. "Our goal is to spread the Mediterranean heritage and to create networking." Napulitanamente celebrates its new edition with Mediterranean Cocktail of Art a multi-art and multi-taste event. | MarketWatch
05042023 On an island off the coast of Naples, Russell Page worked with Lady Susanna Walton, wife of the composer Sir William Walton, at their home La Mortella to create an unexpectedly lush garden. The Waltons bought their then barren plot of land on the volcanic island of Ischia in the mid-1950s. Called Le Mortelle after the wild myrtle bushes which grew on the rocks, the land had neither a house nor, at that time, water. Susana Walton secured the services of Russell Page early on in the project, and he advised not only on the garden but also on the positioning of the house. Russell Page Archive: La Mortella | Garden Museum
05052023 Despite being on the cusp of celebrating his football team’s first league title in 33 years and his first as club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis is still struggling to accept Napoli’s shortcomings in some of the past Scudetto races. “Sometimes we have finished second, but we could have finished first if… I feel I have won other championships, certainly that of honesty”, claimed the 73-year-old in his controversial comment. Napoli President “Honest Scudetto” Outburst Has Irritated Inter Milan, AC Milan & Juventus | SempreInter.com
05062023 Conducting the Westminster Abbey service, overseeing a programme of music personally selected by King Charles III. One of the most awaited events by the British and in general by anyone who loves the history of royalty; the event will be accompanied by the Royal Opera House of London, conducted by the English conductor but with Italian citizenship Antonio Pappano – born of Italian parents who left Castelfranco in Miscano [province of Benevento] in 1958 to seek his fortune -, who is of the London institution musical director since 2002. The musicians making music for the Coronation | In Tune BBC Radio 3
05072023 The Red House was built next to an ancient Aragonese tower, erected by the eccentric Colonel John Clay MacKowen. Soon it was enriched by the same colonel with archaeological finds. Some finds, moreover, come from his numerous travels. The house passed to his heirs and then to other owners, when the Superintendence for Architectural Heritage and Landscape of Naples acquired the building and, after careful restoration, used it as an exhibition space, granting its use to the City of Anacapri. Museum History | Museo Casa Rossa di Anacapri
05082023 In the historic city of Naples, football goes very much beyond the game. Because Napoli is Naples. And Naples is Napoli. People had begun to celebrate among a sensational atmosphere that enveloped the city from Thursday morning, while they just had to undergo a 90-minute wait to officially celebrate a triumph that has been in the pipeline since February. Napoli's Scudetto is also a spark that can ignite a new golden age in Naples - a city that has become known for its philosophy, history, art, food and wine and geological beauty. More and more people are now coming to visit which has huge economic benefits. Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years has the potential to revitalise the whole city of Naples... | Daily Mail
05092023 "I Suoni degli Dei" is one of the most eagerly-awaited events for trekking and music lovers. The event takes place on the Path of the Gods, the famous nature trail suspended between the sky and the sea. It winds from Bomerano until Nocelle. The Church of Santa Maria a Castro and the Convent of San Domenico, reachable from Praiano through a long staircase of about 1000 steps that lead to 350 meters above sea level, and the Colle Serra at about 600 meters above sea level and Li Cannati are the stage of this musical festival. "The Sounds of the Gods", live musical performances on the Path of Gods | Travelmar
05102023 The 6th Stage of Giro d’Italia 2023: the race Napoli - Napoli. False flat up, false flat down – that’s the route in the first 20 kilometres. The riders then move through Pompeii and continue towards the foot of the Valico di Chiunzi. The riders reach the Mediterranean Sea in Amalfi and continue along the coast in northerly direction. The route returns to climbing in Positano. The 9.6 kilometres climb at 4% runs all the way to the peninsula bordering the southern part of the Gulf of Naples. Giro 2023 Route Stage 6: Naples - Naples | Cyclingstage.com
05112023 Underwater archaeology in Italy came of age here, and the site continues to drive research, innovation, and discovery. Excavations in the now-underwater nymphaeum showed that the walls were clad in marble and had also originally been covered in a layer of glass mosaic and shells: a glittering marine cave. The reconstructed space is just one highlight of the underwater archaeological park. This area includes the remains of at least two imperial villas. To the east is evidence of a commercial port, called the Portus Julius. “This site,” says archaeologist Fabio Pagano, director of the Archaeological Park of the Campi Flegrei, “it’s not simple.” Lost Roman Resort | Archaeology Magazine
05122023 The “Mosaic of all records” has been capturing, with its magnetic beauty, the attention of visitors. The restoration of the mosaic is going to be a complex one: conservation, positioning, weight (approximately seven tons). The five-metre Alexander Mosaic, composed of 2mn tiny tesserae placed to represent astonishingly naturalistic figures and vivid emotion, is a glory of Naples’ National Archaeological Museum, but damaged and fragile. After years out of sight, its restoration, repairing cracks and detached tiles, smoothing bulges and hollows, allowing colour to shine, is unveiled on May 29. Alexander the Great's cultural legacy richly explored in Naples exhibition | Financial Times
05132023 Campania climbs once again on the Italian podium of the 2023 Blue Flags. San Mauro Cilento (half tower) is the new entry. The Cilento location was surprisingly excluded last year, but only due to bureaucratic problems. But the Blue Flags for beaches are not the only recognitions awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). There are also those for tourist landings. Once again they were en plein Agropoli, Palinuro, Casal Velino and Acciaroli and Marina di Camerota. Cilento drags Campania: here are all the Blue Flag 2023 locations|Italy 24 Press News
05142023 Suddenly, the idyllic images that fill my Instagram feed are not from Positano and Amalfi, but Naples. Shows such as My Brilliant Friend and Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy, and Paolo Sorrentino’s film The Hand of God have shown the city’s more positive and enticing side. Its decayed yet beautiful buildings appear as backdrops to fashion campaigns, its vibrant streets are the subjects of chic coffee-table tomes and the city’s cuisine has become the ultimate foodporn. Along with millions of others, I even found myself obsessing over local sandwich-maker and TikTok sensation. Viva Napoli! Why Naples Is The Place To Be In 2023 - ELLE
05152023 The archaeological research led to the discovery of the Ipogei dei Togati, the Ipogei dei Melograni, and other unknown monuments. A group of researchers used muography to detect the presence of possible cavities in the underground of Naples‘ Sanità district. One of the most significant structures discovered is a hidden Hellenistic chamber that most likely houses a burial. The muons were installed 18 meters below the Sanità district’s current street level to measure muon flux for about a month. Particle physics and archeology collaboration uncovers secret Hellenistic underground chamber in Naples | Arkeonews
05162023 Napoli cultural celebration is enriched with the "Maggio dei Monumenti", an event promoted by the Municipality and financed by the Metropolitan City. This year a rich program of over 80 free events, that include historical-artistic itineraries, dance shows, theatrical performances, concerts, film, reading and special initiatives. The central theme this year is "Naples at the top", an opportunity for explore the city from an aerial perspective through over 80 free events. The 2023 program also includes the section "Out of May", a segment of independent events. Naples, May of Monuments 2023. The program of events | Napolike
05172023 The title of the exhibition rereads, in a positive light, Anna Maria Ortese's famous novel. Still, from the alleys of rione Sanità where the artist was born and still lives, the sea of Mergellina [a coastal district of the city of Naples] cannot be seen, its light breeze does not carry there. The boys' gaze does not rest on the horizon line, but instead on the peeling walls of buildings. Paolo La Motta, who knows her desires and hopes well, places them on boat moving on a gray sea, the boys intently rowing to reach their own personal goals. Il mare bagna Napoli. Sequenze | Gesac-Aeroporto internazionale di Napoli, spazio ART GATE
05182023 It includes a sumptuous palace with a park, gardens, and a wooded area, as well as the Aqueduct Carolino and the industrial complex of San Leucio, built for the production of silk. The UNESCO Royal Palace is the centerpiece of the whole architectural composition and is located on a central axis that connects and unifies the entire complex. From restoring the facades to reviving the gardens and repairing the gates, remedying the ravages of time is a titanic task. The palace won a third star — the highest accolade — in the prestigious Michelin Green Guide to Southern Italy. Italian Versailles being returned to its former glory through | Arkeonews
05192023 Tom Alberto Bull travels to Ischia, a perfect little gem in the glittering Gulf of Naples. From the moment the landscape appeared on the horizon as I made the short trip across the bay I couldn’t wait to disembark. The central peak, Mount Epomeo, towers 788 metres above sea level, covered in luscious green trees which some say give the island its nickname. We had an ambitious itinerary to squeeze into two days and time was of the essence. We hopped on one of the local buses and crossed the island to our hotel, the Punta Chiarito Resort. Almost a landmark in itself, this beautiful resort sits atop a cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. 48 hours in... Ischia | Italia! magazine
05202023 Painting on a large scale is an expression of an artist's ambition and ego, allowing Chase Palmer to create a world that the viewer can nearly step into. All three works are loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy, with Space Invaders representing Paradiso, Destination Compaction representing Purgatorio, and Little Divers representing Inferno. The subject matter is intended to be entertaining rather than strictly religious or moralizing, and viewers are left to decide whether they can see themselves in these painted worlds full of opportunists, gluttons, and heretics. Chase Palmer, Places Rash Me - San Giuseppe delle Scalze a Pontecorvo, Napoli | T293
05212023 The event launched the archeological site as a magnificent new spot for contemporary art, the latest addition to Italy’s growing landscape of cultural heritage institutions commissioning and exhibiting. Pompeii Commitment is a one-of-a-kind program that commits to presenting new ways of contextualizing the ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “I wanted to take out the acting,” Wael Shawky said when asked about his use of puppets and elaborate ceramic masks in the new production (I am Hymns of the New Temples). Italy’s Newest Site for Contemporary Art Is Not a Swanky Architect-Designed Museum—It’s the Charred Ruins of Pompeii | Artnet
05222023 The cozy feel of the trip was the prevalence of family businesses and the passion that accompanies them. The first example of this was seen in Sorrento at I Giardini di Cataldo – a small family-run limoncello factory in Sorrento. The Espositos’ passion for their groves and products is evident in the attention and quality of the things they offer. Equally as passionate about their work are married couple who own the Aragon Distillery on Ischia just a couple of minutes’ walk down the road from the Aragon Castle. Anna and Alessandro founded the first distillery in Ischia in an effort to keep alive the ancient distilling traditions practised both on and off the island. Experiencing history, landscapes and food in Italy's Campania - opinion | Jerusalem Post
05232023 There are not many places on our globe that truly exude an unmatched natural beauty – but the island of Ischia, is one such place, and it has not only been nominated as one of the best islands in Europe, but indeed in the world. Add to that a consortium of passionate entrepreneurs, who pulled together to create a wealth of interesting itineraries for visitors to experience and learn from. San Montano is a true spa resort scattered with alcoves, glades, pools, thermal baths, hot springs, showers and terraces. For a journey off the beaten track, there is little to beat the cultural heritage of Ischia | The Luxury Channel
05242023 The Ipomea takes place every year at Negombo Thermal Gardens in Lacco Ameno. The event showcases a wide range of flowers and plants with some exotic and rare specimens on display. There is also a craft and food market where you can try out produce not just from Ischia but from the whole of Italy. Previous events offered the chance to try out some specialist foods. A sea of fabulous colours with some incredible orchids and rare plants that were exhibited and available to buy from some of the stalls. Guests have the chance to buy some of the best flowers from various garden centres on the island who proudly display their prize examples at the show. The Ipomea Flower Craft and Food Festival | Ischia Review.com
05252023 An immersion into Bulgari's Mediterranean roots, this Special Edition watch dedicated to the glamorous island of Capri features a blue shaded dial inspired by the sea's rich nuances, as well as an engraving of the famous Faraglioni on the caseback. The original Bulgari Aluminium watch was released in 1998 and caused quite a sensation. For 2023, Bulgari adds some new, summery editions – so-called Capri, and it’s easy to understand why – as well as a pair of updated chronographs and a lefty edition to be worn for tennis games. The 2023 Bulgari Aluminium Collection, With New Chronos and Capri Editions (Live Pics & Price) | MONOCHROME Watches
05262023 Dining at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel is a celebration of the region with offerings carefully curated by renowned Italian masters. At Dei Cappucinni, chef Claudio Lanuto introduces a convent kitchen concept in which fresh seasonal ingredients grown in the convent garden will star in a-la-carte, monk-inspired dishes and sensory tasting menus. He introduces guests to the finest, freshest produce in the garden and reveals his secrets for authentic local dishes in Anantara’s signature Spice Spoons cooking class experience. Anantara Convento Di Amalfi Grand Hotel Opens On Italy's Alluring Amalfi Coast (Italie) | Journal des Palaces
05272023 Having been run by the De Simone family since 1958, the famous beachside restaurant (with rooms) Lo Scoglio has the soul of a family trattoria, serving up dishes brimming with the sunny, punchy flavours of the south. Fresh produce from the nearby farm plus fish and seafood straight off the boat go into favourites such as the signature spaghetti con zucchini and grilled catch of the day. The icing on the cake? Two Michelin-starred restaurants within easy walking distance; beachfront Taverna del Capitano and Quattropassi just up the hill. Best hotels on the Amalfi Coast for a glorious Italian holiday in 2023 | The Independent
05282023The MANN, one of the foremost archaeology museums in the world, is to build a new branch in the Real Albergo dei Poveri, an uncompleted 18th-century complex in central Naples that has the longest façade of any building in Europe. A fundraising drive to construct the new museum is ongoing. Renovation works are scheduled to begin later this year. MANN2 will primarily show the Santangelo Collection - artefacts from Pompeii and the Magna Graecia - largely remained unseen. As well as MANN2, the refurbished Real Albergo dei Poveri is also expected to house a branch of the national Italian library and new facilities for the University of Naples Federico II, the city’s main university. National Archaeological Museum of Naples opening new branch in the city’s famous Real Albergo dei Poveri | The Art Newspaper
05292023 A husband-and-wife hotelier duo has renovated a hotel on the island of Capri, refreshing its pastel-pink facade and continuing the hue into the guest rooms. Redesigned the interiors to reflect the grandeur of the property while imbuing it with a sense of contemporary chic. In the bedrooms, pink appears again as wainscoting and on upholstered headboards shaped as ogee arches. Il Capri Hotel offers several options for dining and drinking, many of which allow these activities to be enjoyed al fresco with views of the island's dramatic coastline. Il Capri Hotel receives pink-heavy revamp from Graziella Buontempo and Arnaud Lacombe|Dezeen
05302023 The advice of a stylish local is always invaluable when visiting a new place for the first time. In the video 'Ask a Local', the artist and designer Allegra Hicks takes us on a tour of Naples, the city she calls home. Having started off as a painter of frescoes, Allegra applies her artistic skills to the making of beautiful interior pieces, from rugs and tapestries to works in metal and cast bronze, and has recently launched a collaboration with The Invisible Collection. She takes us to meet some of Naples most skilled craftspeople, stopping along the way at beautiful churches, museums and gardens, and of course, an unmissable restaurant. Ask a Local: artist and designer Allegra Hicks takes us on a tour of Naples | House & Garden
05032023 The event will open with a multi-art exhibition, and the presentation of the latest edition of Napulitanamente magazine and its novelties including the new logo created by Officina Mirabilis, a leading agency in the field of communication and ethical advertising. The cocktail NA57: it is “'na bomb” (it's a bomb) and it is the challenge of Southern Italy to French75. Artists, musicians and food & beverage personalities are welcome to the event. "Our goal is to spread the Mediterranean heritage and to create networking." Napulitanamente celebrates its new edition with Mediterranean Cocktail of Art a multi-art and multi-taste event. | MarketWatch
05042023 On an island off the coast of Naples, Russell Page worked with Lady Susanna Walton, wife of the composer Sir William Walton, at their home La Mortella to create an unexpectedly lush garden. The Waltons bought their then barren plot of land on the volcanic island of Ischia in the mid-1950s. Called Le Mortelle after the wild myrtle bushes which grew on the rocks, the land had neither a house nor, at that time, water. Susana Walton secured the services of Russell Page early on in the project, and he advised not only on the garden but also on the positioning of the house. Russell Page Archive: La Mortella | Garden Museum
05052023 Despite being on the cusp of celebrating his football team’s first league title in 33 years and his first as club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis is still struggling to accept Napoli’s shortcomings in some of the past Scudetto races. “Sometimes we have finished second, but we could have finished first if… I feel I have won other championships, certainly that of honesty”, claimed the 73-year-old in his controversial comment. Napoli President “Honest Scudetto” Outburst Has Irritated Inter Milan, AC Milan & Juventus | SempreInter.com
05062023 Conducting the Westminster Abbey service, overseeing a programme of music personally selected by King Charles III. One of the most awaited events by the British and in general by anyone who loves the history of royalty; the event will be accompanied by the Royal Opera House of London, conducted by the English conductor but with Italian citizenship Antonio Pappano – born of Italian parents who left Castelfranco in Miscano [province of Benevento] in 1958 to seek his fortune -, who is of the London institution musical director since 2002. The musicians making music for the Coronation | In Tune BBC Radio 3
05072023 The Red House was built next to an ancient Aragonese tower, erected by the eccentric Colonel John Clay MacKowen. Soon it was enriched by the same colonel with archaeological finds. Some finds, moreover, come from his numerous travels. The house passed to his heirs and then to other owners, when the Superintendence for Architectural Heritage and Landscape of Naples acquired the building and, after careful restoration, used it as an exhibition space, granting its use to the City of Anacapri. Museum History | Museo Casa Rossa di Anacapri
05082023 In the historic city of Naples, football goes very much beyond the game. Because Napoli is Naples. And Naples is Napoli. People had begun to celebrate among a sensational atmosphere that enveloped the city from Thursday morning, while they just had to undergo a 90-minute wait to officially celebrate a triumph that has been in the pipeline since February. Napoli's Scudetto is also a spark that can ignite a new golden age in Naples - a city that has become known for its philosophy, history, art, food and wine and geological beauty. More and more people are now coming to visit which has huge economic benefits. Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years has the potential to revitalise the whole city of Naples... | Daily Mail
05092023 "I Suoni degli Dei" is one of the most eagerly-awaited events for trekking and music lovers. The event takes place on the Path of the Gods, the famous nature trail suspended between the sky and the sea. It winds from Bomerano until Nocelle. The Church of Santa Maria a Castro and the Convent of San Domenico, reachable from Praiano through a long staircase of about 1000 steps that lead to 350 meters above sea level, and the Colle Serra at about 600 meters above sea level and Li Cannati are the stage of this musical festival. "The Sounds of the Gods", live musical performances on the Path of Gods | Travelmar
05102023 The 6th Stage of Giro d’Italia 2023: the race Napoli - Napoli. False flat up, false flat down – that’s the route in the first 20 kilometres. The riders then move through Pompeii and continue towards the foot of the Valico di Chiunzi. The riders reach the Mediterranean Sea in Amalfi and continue along the coast in northerly direction. The route returns to climbing in Positano. The 9.6 kilometres climb at 4% runs all the way to the peninsula bordering the southern part of the Gulf of Naples. Giro 2023 Route Stage 6: Naples - Naples | Cyclingstage.com
05112023 Underwater archaeology in Italy came of age here, and the site continues to drive research, innovation, and discovery. Excavations in the now-underwater nymphaeum showed that the walls were clad in marble and had also originally been covered in a layer of glass mosaic and shells: a glittering marine cave. The reconstructed space is just one highlight of the underwater archaeological park. This area includes the remains of at least two imperial villas. To the east is evidence of a commercial port, called the Portus Julius. “This site,” says archaeologist Fabio Pagano, director of the Archaeological Park of the Campi Flegrei, “it’s not simple.” Lost Roman Resort | Archaeology Magazine
05122023 The “Mosaic of all records” has been capturing, with its magnetic beauty, the attention of visitors. The restoration of the mosaic is going to be a complex one: conservation, positioning, weight (approximately seven tons). The five-metre Alexander Mosaic, composed of 2mn tiny tesserae placed to represent astonishingly naturalistic figures and vivid emotion, is a glory of Naples’ National Archaeological Museum, but damaged and fragile. After years out of sight, its restoration, repairing cracks and detached tiles, smoothing bulges and hollows, allowing colour to shine, is unveiled on May 29. Alexander the Great's cultural legacy richly explored in Naples exhibition | Financial Times
05132023 Campania climbs once again on the Italian podium of the 2023 Blue Flags. San Mauro Cilento (half tower) is the new entry. The Cilento location was surprisingly excluded last year, but only due to bureaucratic problems. But the Blue Flags for beaches are not the only recognitions awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). There are also those for tourist landings. Once again they were en plein Agropoli, Palinuro, Casal Velino and Acciaroli and Marina di Camerota. Cilento drags Campania: here are all the Blue Flag 2023 locations|Italy 24 Press News
05142023 Suddenly, the idyllic images that fill my Instagram feed are not from Positano and Amalfi, but Naples. Shows such as My Brilliant Friend and Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy, and Paolo Sorrentino’s film The Hand of God have shown the city’s more positive and enticing side. Its decayed yet beautiful buildings appear as backdrops to fashion campaigns, its vibrant streets are the subjects of chic coffee-table tomes and the city’s cuisine has become the ultimate foodporn. Along with millions of others, I even found myself obsessing over local sandwich-maker and TikTok sensation. Viva Napoli! Why Naples Is The Place To Be In 2023 - ELLE
05152023 The archaeological research led to the discovery of the Ipogei dei Togati, the Ipogei dei Melograni, and other unknown monuments. A group of researchers used muography to detect the presence of possible cavities in the underground of Naples‘ Sanità district. One of the most significant structures discovered is a hidden Hellenistic chamber that most likely houses a burial. The muons were installed 18 meters below the Sanità district’s current street level to measure muon flux for about a month. Particle physics and archeology collaboration uncovers secret Hellenistic underground chamber in Naples | Arkeonews
05162023 Napoli cultural celebration is enriched with the "Maggio dei Monumenti", an event promoted by the Municipality and financed by the Metropolitan City. This year a rich program of over 80 free events, that include historical-artistic itineraries, dance shows, theatrical performances, concerts, film, reading and special initiatives. The central theme this year is "Naples at the top", an opportunity for explore the city from an aerial perspective through over 80 free events. The 2023 program also includes the section "Out of May", a segment of independent events. Naples, May of Monuments 2023. The program of events | Napolike
05172023 The title of the exhibition rereads, in a positive light, Anna Maria Ortese's famous novel. Still, from the alleys of rione Sanità where the artist was born and still lives, the sea of Mergellina [a coastal district of the city of Naples] cannot be seen, its light breeze does not carry there. The boys' gaze does not rest on the horizon line, but instead on the peeling walls of buildings. Paolo La Motta, who knows her desires and hopes well, places them on boat moving on a gray sea, the boys intently rowing to reach their own personal goals. Il mare bagna Napoli. Sequenze | Gesac-Aeroporto internazionale di Napoli, spazio ART GATE
05182023 It includes a sumptuous palace with a park, gardens, and a wooded area, as well as the Aqueduct Carolino and the industrial complex of San Leucio, built for the production of silk. The UNESCO Royal Palace is the centerpiece of the whole architectural composition and is located on a central axis that connects and unifies the entire complex. From restoring the facades to reviving the gardens and repairing the gates, remedying the ravages of time is a titanic task. The palace won a third star — the highest accolade — in the prestigious Michelin Green Guide to Southern Italy. Italian Versailles being returned to its former glory through | Arkeonews
05192023 Tom Alberto Bull travels to Ischia, a perfect little gem in the glittering Gulf of Naples. From the moment the landscape appeared on the horizon as I made the short trip across the bay I couldn’t wait to disembark. The central peak, Mount Epomeo, towers 788 metres above sea level, covered in luscious green trees which some say give the island its nickname. We had an ambitious itinerary to squeeze into two days and time was of the essence. We hopped on one of the local buses and crossed the island to our hotel, the Punta Chiarito Resort. Almost a landmark in itself, this beautiful resort sits atop a cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. 48 hours in... Ischia | Italia! magazine
05202023 Painting on a large scale is an expression of an artist's ambition and ego, allowing Chase Palmer to create a world that the viewer can nearly step into. All three works are loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy, with Space Invaders representing Paradiso, Destination Compaction representing Purgatorio, and Little Divers representing Inferno. The subject matter is intended to be entertaining rather than strictly religious or moralizing, and viewers are left to decide whether they can see themselves in these painted worlds full of opportunists, gluttons, and heretics. Chase Palmer, Places Rash Me - San Giuseppe delle Scalze a Pontecorvo, Napoli | T293
05212023 The event launched the archeological site as a magnificent new spot for contemporary art, the latest addition to Italy’s growing landscape of cultural heritage institutions commissioning and exhibiting. Pompeii Commitment is a one-of-a-kind program that commits to presenting new ways of contextualizing the ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “I wanted to take out the acting,” Wael Shawky said when asked about his use of puppets and elaborate ceramic masks in the new production (I am Hymns of the New Temples). Italy’s Newest Site for Contemporary Art Is Not a Swanky Architect-Designed Museum—It’s the Charred Ruins of Pompeii | Artnet
05222023 The cozy feel of the trip was the prevalence of family businesses and the passion that accompanies them. The first example of this was seen in Sorrento at I Giardini di Cataldo – a small family-run limoncello factory in Sorrento. The Espositos’ passion for their groves and products is evident in the attention and quality of the things they offer. Equally as passionate about their work are married couple who own the Aragon Distillery on Ischia just a couple of minutes’ walk down the road from the Aragon Castle. Anna and Alessandro founded the first distillery in Ischia in an effort to keep alive the ancient distilling traditions practised both on and off the island. Experiencing history, landscapes and food in Italy's Campania - opinion | Jerusalem Post
05232023 There are not many places on our globe that truly exude an unmatched natural beauty – but the island of Ischia, is one such place, and it has not only been nominated as one of the best islands in Europe, but indeed in the world. Add to that a consortium of passionate entrepreneurs, who pulled together to create a wealth of interesting itineraries for visitors to experience and learn from. San Montano is a true spa resort scattered with alcoves, glades, pools, thermal baths, hot springs, showers and terraces. For a journey off the beaten track, there is little to beat the cultural heritage of Ischia | The Luxury Channel
05242023 The Ipomea takes place every year at Negombo Thermal Gardens in Lacco Ameno. The event showcases a wide range of flowers and plants with some exotic and rare specimens on display. There is also a craft and food market where you can try out produce not just from Ischia but from the whole of Italy. Previous events offered the chance to try out some specialist foods. A sea of fabulous colours with some incredible orchids and rare plants that were exhibited and available to buy from some of the stalls. Guests have the chance to buy some of the best flowers from various garden centres on the island who proudly display their prize examples at the show. The Ipomea Flower Craft and Food Festival | Ischia Review.com
05252023 An immersion into Bulgari's Mediterranean roots, this Special Edition watch dedicated to the glamorous island of Capri features a blue shaded dial inspired by the sea's rich nuances, as well as an engraving of the famous Faraglioni on the caseback. The original Bulgari Aluminium watch was released in 1998 and caused quite a sensation. For 2023, Bulgari adds some new, summery editions – so-called Capri, and it’s easy to understand why – as well as a pair of updated chronographs and a lefty edition to be worn for tennis games. The 2023 Bulgari Aluminium Collection, With New Chronos and Capri Editions (Live Pics & Price) | MONOCHROME Watches
05262023 Dining at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel is a celebration of the region with offerings carefully curated by renowned Italian masters. At Dei Cappucinni, chef Claudio Lanuto introduces a convent kitchen concept in which fresh seasonal ingredients grown in the convent garden will star in a-la-carte, monk-inspired dishes and sensory tasting menus. He introduces guests to the finest, freshest produce in the garden and reveals his secrets for authentic local dishes in Anantara’s signature Spice Spoons cooking class experience. Anantara Convento Di Amalfi Grand Hotel Opens On Italy's Alluring Amalfi Coast (Italie) | Journal des Palaces
05272023 Having been run by the De Simone family since 1958, the famous beachside restaurant (with rooms) Lo Scoglio has the soul of a family trattoria, serving up dishes brimming with the sunny, punchy flavours of the south. Fresh produce from the nearby farm plus fish and seafood straight off the boat go into favourites such as the signature spaghetti con zucchini and grilled catch of the day. The icing on the cake? Two Michelin-starred restaurants within easy walking distance; beachfront Taverna del Capitano and Quattropassi just up the hill. Best hotels on the Amalfi Coast for a glorious Italian holiday in 2023 | The Independent
05282023The MANN, one of the foremost archaeology museums in the world, is to build a new branch in the Real Albergo dei Poveri, an uncompleted 18th-century complex in central Naples that has the longest façade of any building in Europe. A fundraising drive to construct the new museum is ongoing. Renovation works are scheduled to begin later this year. MANN2 will primarily show the Santangelo Collection - artefacts from Pompeii and the Magna Graecia - largely remained unseen. As well as MANN2, the refurbished Real Albergo dei Poveri is also expected to house a branch of the national Italian library and new facilities for the University of Naples Federico II, the city’s main university. National Archaeological Museum of Naples opening new branch in the city’s famous Real Albergo dei Poveri | The Art Newspaper
05292023 A husband-and-wife hotelier duo has renovated a hotel on the island of Capri, refreshing its pastel-pink facade and continuing the hue into the guest rooms. Redesigned the interiors to reflect the grandeur of the property while imbuing it with a sense of contemporary chic. In the bedrooms, pink appears again as wainscoting and on upholstered headboards shaped as ogee arches. Il Capri Hotel offers several options for dining and drinking, many of which allow these activities to be enjoyed al fresco with views of the island's dramatic coastline. Il Capri Hotel receives pink-heavy revamp from Graziella Buontempo and Arnaud Lacombe|Dezeen
05302023 The advice of a stylish local is always invaluable when visiting a new place for the first time. In the video 'Ask a Local', the artist and designer Allegra Hicks takes us on a tour of Naples, the city she calls home. Having started off as a painter of frescoes, Allegra applies her artistic skills to the making of beautiful interior pieces, from rugs and tapestries to works in metal and cast bronze, and has recently launched a collaboration with The Invisible Collection. She takes us to meet some of Naples most skilled craftspeople, stopping along the way at beautiful churches, museums and gardens, and of course, an unmissable restaurant. Ask a Local: artist and designer Allegra Hicks takes us on a tour of Naples | House & Garden
05312023 Inspired by the captivating colours and beauty of the island of Capri, the range of textiles suitable for both indoor and outdoor living explore the natural characteristics of hemp through unique designs and Fischbacher’s traditional Italian craftsmanship. Italian architect and interior designer Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva was inspired by the legendary island’s vibrant sun-washed landscape and the golden era of 1970s Capri. Featuring a considered colour palette of deep ocean blues, organic greens, and elegant ochres, the five designs include leafy motifs, 60s inspired prints, timeless stripes and classic nautical patterns. Christian Fischbacher Launches Capri, a New Textile Collection in Collaboration with Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva | HomeWorldDesign
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