Tuesday, August 1, 2023

JULY 2023







07012023 In the necropolis of Pontecagnano, where more than 10,000 burials have already been found, a painted tomb with a travertine block structure and a double-sloping roof has come to light. The deceased buried "among the Italic elites of the late 4th century BCE" in the tomb, the Superintendency points out, had no grave goods but wore a gold foil crown of which some fragments are preserved. Artifacts from the ancient Etruscan-Campanian site near the city are collected at the National Archaeological Museum. Rare painted tomb discovered in Pontecagnano necropolis near Salerno, Italy | Finestre sull'Arte
07022023 Tommasone has 16.5 hectares of vineyards, the properties are spread out in 14 small properties in the island of Ischia. Obtained from 100% Biancolella grapes cultivated at different vineyards at an average height of 150 to 300 meters above sea level and harvested at the perfect state of ripeness. Straw yellow in color with a flower-forward nose, notes of yellow peaches, citrus fruits, blush and saltiness while on the mouth, the crisp acidity is pronounced with long saline finish. Cantine Tommasone: family tradition of winemaking since 1870 in the Italian island of Ischia | Apron and Sneakers
07032023 The Morra foundation opens a new chapter of its activities in the historical Palazzo Morone entrusted to them by the Caggiano commune. Developing the "diffused museum" concept in the progressive idea of an "extended" museum, by fostering social and educational activities that stimulate the potential of the place through contemporary art and a network of international collaborators. The first stage dedicated to the legacy of an exceptional multidisciplinary artist - Vettor Pisani (1937-2011). In the following years, in the form of summer schools, performative and laboratorial events inspired by the Living Theatre achievements. Collezione Vettor Pisani | Fondazione Morra
07042023 Foods that follow the rules of Jewish tradition, to get an emotional blend at the table. You will find a menu dedicated to Shabbat. The brand new Capri Kosher restaurant just launched and is located just 1 minute from the wonderful Piazzetta – the bustling square is the center of Capri, the focal point of island life. The kosher restaurant is located inside a historic building asking you to discover new flavors from its menu. New Restaurant in Italy, Capri Kosher, Open Daily + Shabbat Meals | YeahThatsKosher
07052023 The 24-year-old scored 26 goals to propel SSC Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years. He was named the Serie A striker of the year, leading to his 120 million euros valuation by Transfermarkt, the highest-valued player in Serie A history. At Naples, he has become a cult hero; his mask is now a totem for the fans. And artists have painted his face on several buildings across the city. “Now I’m addicted to trophies” – Victor Osimhen declares as record-breaking Nigerian wants to add Champions League to Scudetto haul | Soccernet.ng
07062023 Naples, Italy - Eva Fabbris, newly appointed director of the Madre museum, announce the retrospective dedicated to the artist Kazuko Miyamoto (Tokyo, 1942, lives and works in New York) with which the new three-year programme will be inaugurated. The Japanese artist approached the minimalist language, which she appropriated through the idea of materialising lines and graphemes in installations made of string, vibrantly optical and tactile, until achieving an almost organic form. She was part of the group who organised the first exhibition space dedicated to women artists. Kazuko Miyamoto - Madre Museum | e-Flux, Inc.
07072023 Villa of the Four Winds, on the island of Capri, has just sold for an undisclosed sum. The property, nestled among the sheer slopes of Mount Solaro, boasts panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. With its 2,690 square feet across two floors, the villa features marble floors, vaulted ceilings, citrus and olive orchards, and a tiled outbuilding used as a spa. According to the real estate firm Lionard, Four Winds was frequented by artists including Joseph Beuys and Cy Twombly. The De Sica Family’s Storied Villa in Capri, Frequented by Artistic Luminaries From Cy Twombly to D. H. Lawrence, Has Found a Buyer | artnet
07082023 Beach bars, Neapolitan pizzerias, and some serious dinner-with-a-view spots on this vast, idyllic island. Use this guide to eat and drink your way across this laid-back, island of Ischia. Menus at both rustic family-run trattorias and elegant restaurants showcase sun-ripened tomatoes, aromatic basil, fragrant lemons, and local olive oil, plus specialties like coniglio all’Ischitana, a stewed rabbit dish that, in true Ischia fashion, takes at least 24 hours to make. The 14 Best Restaurants In Ischia 2023  | The Infatuation
07092023 It’s something Mariella Avino, owner and managing director of a five-star hotel in Ravello, knows all too well. "Last was a record year for us, and now for 2023, we’re already ahead of what we did last year.” The scene isn’t much different in another of Italy’s most popular seaside destinations: Capri, surrounded by sparkling blue waters and embodying an inherent luxury for centuries. Similarly, other resort spots, including Sorrento and Positano, are experiencing more tourists than ever; the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, is fully booked for large portions of the season. La Dolce Vita: Inside Italy’s Record-Breaking Summer Travel Boom | Observer
07102023 Napoli, in collaboration with EA7, are unveiling their new Home and Away kits for the 2023/24 season. New front shirt sponsor and Main Global Partner: MSC. "From Napoli to the World" is the perfect expression of the two brands’ objectives, which have Naples as their main point of reference and for years have reached the ports and hearts of millions of people around the world. The second important sponsorship news concerns the sleeve of the new matchday soccer jerseys, where the eBay logo will now be present. A New 3ra. From Napoli To The World. | SSC Napoli
07112023 "The Roma-Pompeii train line is going to be a total game changer. Door-to-door Roma-Pompeii and back with comfort, efficiency, and no worries." The venture includes the addition of a new train station and transportation hub near the archaeological park of Pompeii; construction is scheduled to start this summer and conclude in 2024. It will be built on an existing railroad line that connects Rome (and its Fiumicino Airport) to Naples and Salerno. It’s being funded by the Great Pompeii Project, an initiative spearheaded by the European Union. A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly | AFAR
07122023 Includes the ancient Roman cities of Paestum and Velia, the northern boundary of the Greek colonies of Magna Graecia. Italy’s second largest park was inscribed as a UNESCO site for its “outstanding cultural landscape... groups of sanctuaries and settlements along its three east–west mountain ridges." From the peaks of the Alburni Mountains to the beaches along the southeastern coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Preserving Italy’s Natural Beauty | La Gazzetta Italiana
07132023 Cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven, offers a testament to Naples' enduring pizza legacy. Carefully crafted with San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, and local olive oil. An integral part of Neapolitan culinary and cultural heritage. Commitment to authenticity and the unparalleled taste a must on every foodie's itinerary. 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World & Their Iconic Dishes | TasteAtlas
07142023 Dozens of users on a social media called influencer Lexi Jordan out for not doing her research before traveling to Italy. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with some 5 million people visiting each year, per a travel guide by U.S. News & World Report. The hashtag amalficoast has over a billion views on TikTok, with tourists posting videos of their travels there nearly every day. An American tourist who said traveling to the Amalfi Coast in Italy was 'literal manual labor' is getting roasted on TikTok for not doing her research | Insider
07152023 Sam Wright arrived in Naples for the first time last summer, he walked the same 10-kilometre route around the city. The journey took him through the streets, its markets and down to the beaches of Saint Lucia. In the Posillipo quarter, Sam watched as teenagers launched themselves off the jagged rocks of historic ruins into the crystal clear waters. "Your senses are constantly engaged; whether the chaos and theatre of street life, the calming noise of the Tyrrhenian Sea.” Heady summer photographs of bare skin and sea in Naples | i-D Magazine
07162023 In Naples a succession of time-honored dishes: fried eggplant, fried zucchini, fried rice balls, myriad meatballs and ziti under generous ladles of thick, tomato-beef Neapolitan ragù. The seafood offerings are equally worthy. For a coda, you can balance salty with sweet thanks to a sticky baba au rhum. History suffuses this family-run restaurant tucked into the tight grid of streets that forms the working-class Quartieri Spagnoli district. 5 Restaurants in Naples Where You Can Forget About Pizza | The New York Times
07172023 A favorite destination for Italians, the island of Ischia came on our radar after the reopening of one very special hotel, Mezzatorre. The secluded hotel hugs the sea, overlooking an aquamarine bay dotted with yachts, offer inviting corners to unwind and absorb the Mediterranean ambiance. We especially loved Giardino Eden for lunch, and the food was gorgeous – fresh from the sea. Near the port, we loved window shopping along Corso Vittoria Colonnia, grabbing coffee at Calise, and gelato and negronis at La Dolce Sosta. A long weekend in Ischia, Italy | Stacie Flinner
07182023 You can take a ferry along the coast from Naples, Sorrento, and travel easily to Salerno and Positano, while visiting all of the towns in between. The new CEO for Tablet Hotels explains the selection of this years top rated hotels on the Amalfi Coast. “It’s the rare traditional-style hotel that really gets us going, but the Santa Caterina is an absolute classic. It sits high on a hillside facing the sea and the town of Amalfi — guests ride an elevator down to the hotel’s private beach.” From Sorrento To Positano, These Are The Top 17 Hotels On The Amalfi Coast According To Tablet Hotels | Forbes
07192023 This two-square-mile gem remains comparatively low-key and glitz-free, with its quaint fishing villages and cobbled streets lined in pastel houses. The island of Procida has got beauty and atmosphere in abundance. Head for a dip at Pozzo Vecchio beach, wander around the old port of Marina Corricella, join the daytripping Neapolitans feasting on seafood. And at the boutique hotel Insula is where to stay. 8 beautiful European islands you’ve never heard of | Evening Standard
07202023 Tenor Enrico Caruso represented Italian opera to the rest of the world, with his prolific recordings at the advent of the gramophone industry. His international career are the focus of a small museum housed within the Naples' Palazzo Reale. The multimedia exhibits of the "Museo Caruso" bring to life the extraordinary talent and marketing savvy of the singer, whose voice was described as "magical". The collection includes recordings, film footage, playbills and photographs. Naples fetes Italy's great tenor Caruso with new museum | France 24
07212023 The square could become the institutional and tourist fulcrum of a capital of international tourism. In recent months, the president of Confindustria Napoli he had sent a letter to the government, requesting that the Grand Hotel de Londres "return to being a hotel". The appeal of received the support of the Naples mayor, and the support and the sprint of the Minister for Tourism. This prestigious building - first example of Art Nouveau architecture in the shadow of Vesuvius - would mark an important point for the related industries of Naples overlooking the port. You Go Back To Being A Hotel | Italy 24 Press News
07222023 The restoration experts carefully retouched the painted areas of the Pompeii fresco that had been degraded over time, and damaged areas were cleaned with a special laser. At the archaeological park the laser cleaning process is called photoablation, which gets rid of the black marks. This is part of restoration work that will use lasers instead of mechanical or chemical cleaning. The laser vaporises dirt and protective layers left during previous restorations. Restoration of Roman frescoes, Pompeii | Science Photo Library (SPL)
07232023 Vico Equense is the door that welcomes you to the Sorrento peninsula. It has a thriving culinary scene with the likes of Chef Peppe Guida and Chef Gennaro Esposito as well as being the birthplace of Pizza a Metro. Located in the centre of Vico Equense, this is the destination to visit for a sweet pit-stop. Opened 70 years ago by Gabriele Cuomo, it is renowned throughout Italy as one of the best ice cream stores. However this store is not limited to creamy goodness, there is also a fair share of cheese, cakes and liqueurs. Summer Escape To The Sorrento Peninsula | The Italy Insider
07242023 Discover what hides behind the scenes of our sartorial brands on a journey to the tailor's workshops in Naples where patterns are cut and every buttonhole is sewn by hand. Isaia - The brand's success is due to its ability to reinterpret the concept of history. While constantly renewing the style, Isaia continues to combine tradition with innovation. They do this by complementing the sartorial culture of needle and thread with cutting-edge technologies. La Storia Sartoriale - Isaia | World of OGÉR
07252023  The southern Italian city has recently seen a remarkable transformation from sleepy port town into a premiere cultural destination—not unlike glorious Rome or fashionable Milan higher up the boot. Ambling through the vibrant city streets, one can feel Naples’ artistic regeneration at every turn. Galleries, museums, and art foundations have popped up everywhere, showcasing a wide range of artistic output, from antiquities to contemporary art. Art Shines in Naples, Italy, This Summer. Here's an Insider's Guide to the Fabled City's Attractions and Diversions | Artnet
07262023 There's a little-known gem that has a swimming pool with sea views, and the secluded spot has been described as "heaven" by visitors. Taking to TikTok - nataliealysa on the social media platform - posted a video detailing her day spent at the quiet seaside spot. Both the pool and the sunbeds overlook the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The secluded spot is part of Hotel Club Scanella on the southern side of the island of Ischia. The hidden European gem with stunning pool and sea views – and people say it is ‘heaven’ | The U.S. Sun
07272023 Procida has always been full of trattorias serving some of the freshest catches you'll ever have. Friggitorie, the Italian equivalent to an English chippy, are a staple of the Neapolitan culinary landscape. Assafà has taken this tradition and added modern flair: their battered fried anchovies and their fresh, raw fish options are always stellar. Note that Assafà is takeaway only; so take your cone of fried fish with mayonnaise and lemon over to the fountain in the piazza, or order a glass of wine to pair with your meal. Things to do in Procida, Italy's lesser-known island paradise | House & Garden
07282023 Four of his Travelers are displayed on the waterfront, with the stunning Amalfi landscape filtering through their fractured bodies. Bruno Catalano feels a strong kinship with these voyagers, who walk with suitcases in hand. "Suitcases full of memories contain not only images but also life, my desires: my origins on the move.” Through the fragmented parts of their bodies, the artist allows these voyagers to become part of the location, giving them new memories to place in their suitcases. Sculptures of Fragmented Travelers Find Their Home on the Amalfi Coast | My Modern Met
07292023 As you amble through the lush greenery and descend the steps to the main building of the grand hotel, a feeling of serene tranquility comes over you—it’s like vacation has officially begun. One of the best things about Sorrento is that you can make your vacation into whatever kind of trip you want. Yes, you can fill your days with sightseeing, including booking a trip to historical spots like Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, or perhaps embark on a day jaunt to the islands. A private elevator on the terrace allows guests to come and go straight to the port at any time. Why Sorrento’s Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Is the Ultimate Enchanting Italian Getaway | Observer
07302023 On our last full day on the island, we discovered the best way to avoid the crowds and see the island’s natural beauty: circumnavigate it by boat. When planning the trip, I contacted one of my most trusted tour operators. He arranged for us to hop aboard a boat for a private tour of Capri’s grottoes with a guide, who was full of entertaining stories. We paused to gaze at the people waiting for hours to get into the famed Blue Grotto. Instead, we sailed over to a secluded grotto and dove into the sea. As we sailed around the island, Fausto pointed out sights like the lighthouse, the exclusive beach club La Fontelina, and Villa Malaparte. This Gorgeous Island Is One Of The Best Italian Summer Destinations — With 2 New Luxury Hotels And Great Crowd-Free Activities | Travel + Leisure
07312023 From its stunning architecture to its vibrant culture and incredible cuisine, Naples is a must-visit destination for any traveler. The city boasts an array of cultural attractions, including ancient ruins, art galleries, and museums. With its Mediterranean climate, Naples is a great spot for outdoor activities such as sightseeing, swimming, and kayaking. These Naples Airbnbs vacation rentals put you close to the best of the city. The Most Picturesque Airbnbs in Naples To Experience Italy's Quaintest City | Matador Network

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