Sunday, October 1, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023

MEDIEVAL LIME WORKERS AT NOLA







09012023 The discovery of burials from the sixth and seventh centuries may have completely changed the course of Nola’s early Middle Ages. One of the most ancient cities of Campania, variously said to have been founded by the Ausones, the Chalcidians and the Etruscans. Its territory was very fertile, and this was the principal source of its wealth. In the Nola area, archaeologists have identified an entire medieval district, and burials dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Medieval Hub of Arts & Crafts Center discovered in Nola: The discovery could rewrite the history of early medieval Nola | Arkeonews
09022023 One of the most noticeable features on the streets is the series of large raised stones placed in strategic locations. These prominent stepping stones acted as ancient crosswalks. Small white stones were placed between the cobbles on old Roman roads to make it more visible at night. Innovations like these make the Archaeological Park of Pompeii a fascinating place to visit and a wonderful example of ancient Roman urban planning. Pompeii’s Ancient Roads Had Raised Crosswalks for People to Safely Avoid the Muddy Streets | My Modern Met
09032023 Digital technology and innovation applied to tourism: a network of digital guides able to offer a virtual taste of Ischia, with a series of appointments. The best tourist routes have been selected and tourist guides have been trained by the Lucus academy to use the platform and create digital trips. The Local Streamers will now have the task of responding live to the questions and queries of users who will be logging into the various events from home. Imagine and then experience Ischia: MiTur, ENIT and Lucus launch a personal local streamer network for virtual trips to the most beatiful places on Ischia | ENIT - Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo
09042023 Fourth generation hotelier, Giovanni Torre Avallone, was quite literally born into managing the hotel. "Thanks to our fantastic team, we always manage to deliver the best service. In an innovative vision of travel, Grand Hotel Parker’s has changed the experience of Neapolitan luxury: spontaneity, personalisation, and tailor-made freedom. Since the Grand Tour, Naples has been one of the main stopping places on the international tourist trail. Parker’s is the legacy of old-world grandeur and flawless service today, just as it was." Independent Minds: the Avallone family, Grand Hotel Parker’s | SLH
09052023 The cast and crew of The Equalizer 3 filmed in Italy, utilizing locations to capture the essence of the film's setting. Cinecittà Studios served as a significant filming location, offering spacious and famous film studios for certain sequences in the movie. The picturesque Amalfi Coast and Naples in Campania provided a backdrop. The cast and crew traveled overseas to Italy to make sure the trilogy went out with a bang. Where Was The Equalizer 3 Filmed? Italy Filming Locations Explained | Screen Rant
09062023 “When in doubt, move." On his first visit, Lawrence and his camp-follower Frieda settled comfortably into the grandly named Palazzo Ferraro, above the caffé  "right over Morgano’s, on the neck of Capri, looking to the sea and Naples on the right, the sea and space on the left: the duomo." The view was spectacular, but his Eden had a gall-apple produced by wasps. "The past is simply immense here, and not yet dead.  I feel like bursting into tears.” After only a week on the blessed isle Lawrence was both sick in and sick of Capri. Pleasure Island: DH Lawrence on Capri | TheArticle
09072023Italians and visitors head further south to the unspoilt Cilento. Explore classical sites, mooch around historic towns and villages and feast on local seafood and the world’s best mozzarella di bufala. Highlights include the magnificent Greek temples at Paestum, elegant Santa Maria di Castellabate, the fishing village of Marina di Pisciotta, and the rugged stretch of coast – all towering cliffs and sea grottos – around popular Palinuro. Forget Venice, here are six uncrowded corners of Italy to try instead | The Telegraph
09082023 Falanghina wines are pretty nice and have a good aging potential: was re-evaluated after the phylloxera pest because it was not affected and it can often be grown ungrafted. The cultivation area of this white wine variety covers about 5% of the vineyards of the region: Sannio and Campi Flegrei have the greatest vocation. Falanghina prefers a dry climate and hilly soils and it has round berries with thick skin. Sons of a Lesser God: Sparkling Wines from Almost Unknown Native Grapes – Falanghina | Glass of Bubbly
09092023 The modern winery of Fonzone dominates the breathtaking landscape that stands in the province of Avellino. “We are a big family united by a common dream,” says Silvia Campagnuolo Fonzone, “that of making wines capable of telling the story of Irpinia and its extraordinary vines. The organic viticulture is accompanied on this journey by the renowned consultant oenologist Luca D’Attoma. Following his guidelines in the cellar is oenologist Francesco Moriano. A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia | The Chosen Table
09102023 It's the largest former royal residence in the world, covering an area of 47,000 square meters. While Caserta was inspired by Versailles, the architect Luigi Vanvitelli also incorporated elements from other European palaces, such as the Escorial in Spain and the Roman and Tuscan villas. The royal palace was constructed by the Bourbons. They hired Vanvitelli specifically to create a grandiose complex that would rival Versailles. Royal Palace at Caserta: Italy’s Very Own Versailles, But Bigger, and No Crowds | La Voce di New York
09112023 Victor Osimhen, Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have driven the Neapolitan flag firmly into the ground. The trio were recognized for outstanding quality throughout the 2022-23 season, helping Napoli to a club-record UCL quarterfinal appearance, and securing its first Serie A title for more than three decades. Ilt’s no surprise to see some of the Azzurri heroes selected amongst the world’s top 30 footballers. The Ballon d’or is the world’s most famous football award for individuals. Ballon D’Or: Napoli Stars Break More Records With Triple Nomination | Forbes
09122023 The couple got married at the Hotel Luna, in a magical wedding. "We have traveled all over Italy together and the one place that really stood out to us was Capri. We loved everything from the views, the food and the culture. It is so romantic and visually stunning." The two exchanged traditional vows in front of an arch rendered in layers of white flowers by floral designers Capri Blossom with the Faraglioni in the background. Peter Cook and Alba Jancou Are Married! Inside Their Romantic Wedding in Capri, Italy (Exclusive) | People
09132023 I visited this jewel recently, a treat for me and my best friends' 40th birthdays. And a treat it was. From the moment you step in, you're transported into a world of luxury with deliberately placed eclectic antiques, Moroccan-inspired interiors and Mediterranean gardens. Borgo Santandrea, Relaix & Chateaux: the first luxury hotel to open on the Amalfi Coast in over 15 years, it's the only hotel on the Amalfi stretch to boast it's own private beach and beach club. 'Like something out of a movie': Detail in $1,500-a-night resort leaves traveller stunned | Nine
09142023 When father and son left Napoli to go back to the grandfather’s land, it was a matter of integrating into a complex context: Lapio, the famous cru of Fiano di Avellino (Irpinia area, south of Italy). Hence the main goal was the production of a unique wine even before the developing of the winery as a whole. This is how “Oi Nì” (Fiano di Avellino DOCG) of Tenuta Scuotto winery: a white wine from Fiano di Avellino grapes, aged in large wooden barrels. Tenuta Scuotto winery: marketing and quality in Southern Italy | Chiara Giorleo
09152023 "The San Montano Resort & Spa is the sole establishment where you can relish both sunrise and sunset," the General Manager tells us more about this resort on the island of Ischia. Nestled at the top of a hill, surrounded by three hectares of lush parkland, this family-owned, fourth-generation, five star hotel is an authentic, Ischian oasis. It’s a gastronomic delight with a menu that showcases the very best, locally-sourced, homegrown produce (both food and wine), as well as thermal pools inspired by its volcanic heritage. Discover Ischia’s Hidden Gem, San Montano Resort & Spa | Upscale Living Mag
09162023 Furore’s micro fjord is a top stop on boat rides, but cast your gaze higher up the cliff: vines scaling the sheer mountainside. You’ll find Marisa Cuomo’s sun-ripened, brine-dusted wines at the top restaurants along the Amalfi Coast. At her winery you can step onto the vertiginous terraces and inside the cliff-chiselled cellar, then taste the wares across the road at Baccofurore (the restaurant of Marisa’s sister, Erminia). How to see the authentic Amalfi coast without the crowds | The Times
09172023 I’ll be honest, the stairs to Ravello are steep. This hike is a lot more difficult than the Path of the Gods. But it was totally worth it! I began the hike from Atrani’s cathedral, but since these paths form a network, you can start from other towns like Amalfi. Expect to climb around 1,700 ancient steps to the romantic medieval town of Ravello. Let yourself be enchanted (and distracted) by stunning views and the scent of lemons and olives all around you. You Fall-Focused Guide to Ballin’ on a Budget Along The Amalfi Coast | GoneTrending
09182023 The Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce exists in the category of plug-in hybrids car, Alfa classifies it as a “subcompact luxury SUV". Isn’t a car for people who want to noodle around town to save on fuel economy. It’s meant to be driven fast and aggressively; it wants to be a sports car. It’s a stylish Italian car [built on the platform in the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d'Arco] that corners like a beast and has amazing breaks. The High-End Plug-In: How Plug-In Hybrids Can Lead the Way to the Electric Car Era | Observer
09192023 Praiano, Italy - Awarded in 2023 for Best Luxury Family Hotel in Italy, Hotel Margherita’s allure is its commitment to the finer points of hospitality. Nourishing the body and soul, Ristorante M’ama! invites guests on a culinary journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean. The restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience, pays homage to Campania’s artisans of taste, while its carefully curated wine list highlights the finest selections from the Amalfi Coast’s renowned wineries. Hotel Margherita’s Seaside Splendor Beckons | Luxury Lifestyle Awards
09202023 A five-minute walk from the port Le Sirenuse is a sight for sore eyes for guests arriving into Positano by boat, perched amid a dazzle of stacked houses tumbling down rugged cliffs to the sea. Family summer house-turned legendary hotel: following a comprehensive refurb led by Franco Sersale, the establishment today remains a bastion of understated, jasmine-scented Italian elegance, with current owners Antonio and Carla responsible for the property’s impressive art collection and artist-residency programme. Le Sirenuse | The World's 50 Best Hotels
09212023 The selection of vintages we tasted showed a compelling, recognizable signature. “There’s a line, a thread, despite the changes in winemaking. When we talk about the consistency among the wines, we are very lucky for our environment, for our territory, for our grape,” says Piero Mastroberardino, referring to the estate’s location in Taurasi and its reliance on the late-ripening variety Aglianico. The elevation of Taurasi hillside vineyards (starting at about 1,300 feet) and the protective influence of surrounding mountains provide a long growing season for Aglianico. Classic Campania | Wine Spectator
09222023 The debut of Gucci's new creative director is considered one of the most eagerly awaited events of Milan Fashion Week. Like Michele, the fashion house did not choose De Sarno as a name with media impact, but rather an industry insider. Now the designer, who grew up in Naples and has so far been one of the more quiet creators in the background, will step into the limelight himself for the first time. His curriculum vitae is not to be ignored, for with stations at Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and most recently Valentino. Gucci in transition: The debut of Sabato De Sarno and the birth of a new luxury icon | FashionUnited
09232023 Panorama version of the now famous Seawalker 43 was born from the idea of ​​making the flagship of the range more versatile. In fact, the new model retains all the characteristic pluses of the Fiart walkaround, innovating the deck. A new and extensive glass windshield guarantees perfect aerodynamics and optimized visibility from all angles. The new restyling from the Neapolitan shipyard will also accommodate a system of solar panels for storing and harnessing solar energy. Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama: breath-taking elegance and versatility | Yachting News
09242023 Bay Area entrepreneurs-turned-investors launched the Vesuvius Challenge. It’s an open contest: Entrants have 100 more days to find passages of “continuous and plausible text” in scans of the ancient scrolls, called the Herculaneum Papyri. Their texts, which researchers think could include unknown Greek and Roman masterpieces and early Christian writings, were written with carbon-based ink, which doesn’t stand out on even the most modern X-ray scans. Bay Area techies are funding a $1M contest to solve an ancient literature puzzle | SFGATE
09252023 Picture this: You step off the plane in Naples (NAP) and head into town for the world's best pizza before hopping in a car and driving through the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before plopping down on the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Delta's ready to make that a reality next summer. The Atlanta-based airline announced it's launching its first-ever nonstop service to Naples from New York City (JFK), the headliner in a slew of new or resuming summer seasonal routes to Europe. Nonstop to Naples? Delta Beefs Up its Summer 2024 Routes | Thrifty Traveler
09262023 In terms of cultural clout, the place is booming. The city’s famous bay is on every TV schedule and streaming platform. So where has this insatiable appetite for all things Naples come from? The city represents an enticing jungle, full of fascination and risk. When you’re there, it can feel like 1980s New York: always edgy yet incessantly creative. Napoli always seems to be in an end-times drama because of its much-painted and feared volcano, Vesuvius. Even more threatening is the bubbling terrain of the Phlegreaen Fields. The city of imminent doom: why the coolest, edgiest TV shows and books are set in Naples | The Guardian
09272023 The creation of a futuristic Zaha Hadid architecture to launch Polestar 3, the first SUV designed from the ground up to be pure electric. The team admits it has manipulated the Napoli Afragola railway station and the Salerno Maritime Terminal around the car to create the otherworldly feel. Final post-production elements were later added, including blending surreal shadows and reflections with sharp curves. Polestar 3 launches with a campaign shaped by Benedict Redgrove and INK | Wallpaper
09282023 Following a stop over in Campania - at Villa Matilde winery - we begin our journey in a spot of the world which can be considered one of the “nurseries” of modern wine making. The indigenous grape varieties of Falanghina and Fiano di Avellino here available with 2500 years old biotypes! “It’s a very dry and poor sandy, calcareous and volcanic soil of Mt. Roccamonfina. The vines have to root deeper to search for water and this brings more absorption of minerals. Exploring the excellence of Falanghina from Villa Matilde Avallone | The Drink Business
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