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11012023 After months of wandering, Vali and Rudi literally stumbled into the wild green valley of 'Il Porto' in Positano. They found an abandoned homestead; an 18th century domed pavilion built as a summer folly by a local aristocrat. Situated in a ravine at the edge of a sublime, thousand foot cliff that looks out on to the sea, accessible only by a challenging journey on foot, bohemian artist Vali Myers fell in love with the remote hideaway. A Lesson in True Bohemianism with the Witch of Positano | MessyNessyChic
11022023 The Path of the Gods is an immensely popular mountain trail about 7km (4.34 miles) long, at the dizzying height of 630m (2065ft) above sea level. Due to the rugged nature of the hike, it’s a good idea to hike with a buddy. You can also hire an official local guide, for while the trail is clearly marked, a guide can help fill in the gaps in the shrubbery. "The trail come alive by regaling me with legends and myths…" How to hike the “Path of the Gods” on the Amalfi Coast | Lonely Planet
11032023 As luxury holiday destinations go, the Amalfi Coast on Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula stands in a class of its own. Sparkling like a string of flawless diamonds, the area ‒ a 60km stretch of gorgeous southern Italian coastline featuring over a dozen ancient villages. Early historical records insist that St Francis dropped in on Ravello, one of the coast’s most famous spots, in 1222 on his way to the main town, Amalfi, kickstarting the tradition of famous personalities. Why the Amalfi Coast in Italy is a hot destination with celebrities such as Beyonce and the Jenner-Kardashian clan | CNA Luxury
11042023 In Sorrento’s Cathedral a commemorative plaque. Another memorial in the elegant gardens of the Hotel Imperial Tramontano seemed to hint that the house where he was born in 1544 had mostly tumbled into the sea, but the rest had been incorporated into the hotel. After stopping at Bar Tasso for a coffee, I walked a block down Via Tasso, and, turning left, found myself in front of poet’s older sister house. A Rainy Day in Sorrento | Joe Gartman
11052023 Tempa di Zoè is the latest reinvention of Bruno de Conciliis, an indispensable winemaker and cultural thinker from the Cilento region of Campania. The land here was for so long underneath the sea: the sand is gold in color, with sedimentary schist layering of sandstone and marl. This specific minerality results in a particular salty and savory character for both the reds, based on Aglianico, and the Fiano-based whites. Tempa di Zoè | Artisanal Cellars
11062023 This Naples Food Tour is part-walking tour, exploring both Naples' superb street food and specialty shops, and part-hands-on pizza making lesson. As we wind our way through the characteristic neighborhoods of via Toledo and Spaccanapoli, we will stop at some of the oldest and most traditional cafes and pastry shops in the city. Travel Industry Awards Rank 3 Italian Cities Among World’s Best Food Destinations | Forbes
11072023 An acclaimed historian brings the famous volcano to life through the preoccupations of its many pilgrims. Travellers would eat eggs cooked on lava, and many did their scribbling while intoxicated by the local Lacryma Christi wine, poured out by the hermits. There is much to admire here, whether the history of Naples, the cult of Vesuvius, geology, politics or aesthetics — all of which are brought to fiery, pulsing life. Volcanic by John Brewer — Vesuvius and its many visitors | Financial Times
11082023 Naples is rough, and ready, but beautiful despite itself. Artists are drawn to its sharp contrasts. A spectacular urban landscape with a harbour and Vesuvius looming in the background, it's a city full of classic, contemporary, and downright bizarre art. Its culture scene is being reshaped by private initiatives such as the cooperative "La Paranza", which is constantly creating new exhibition spaces in the Sanità district. Naples A City of the Arts | ARTE.tv
11092023 The region of Campania in southern Italy launched an initiative, together with other partners, for people from the same region who migrated with the aim of improving contact among descendants of those migrants. Italy was historically a country which provided migrants to the rest of the world. In a new campaign launched on November 6, entitled "Naples and the region of Campania in the world" a project dedicated to five and a half million migrants. Italy: Southern region embraces descendants of those who migrated | InfoMigrants
11102023 The world is devastated by wars and conflicts of all kinds. The Ministers' announcement of the conference in Naples from the 27th to the 29th is a recognition of Italy and one of the most fascinating cities. Peace as a cultural bridge and humanitarian resource will be the theme underlying the debate. All UNESCO countries will discuss the protection of artistic heritage. Naples for UNESCO. At the end of November the international conference on cultural heritage | FIRST online
11112023 Mastroberardino, founded in 1878, is a protagonist in the story of fine wine from Campania in Southern Italy and of the region’s signature red, Taurasi, based on the Aglianico grape. Tenth-generation vintner Piero Mastroberardino helms the estate, working with winemaker Massimo di Renzo. The duo pursued a more robust style, shifting gears again with the 2016 Radici Riserva. Wine No. 5 of 2023 | Wine Spectator's Top 100
11122023 Underneath the vineyards and thermal spas in southern Italy, magma churns to create one of the world’s most active volcanic systems in a region known as Campi Flegrei. Outside of Naples, the 'burning fields' is a bowl-shaped depression peppered with craters. Smelly steam oozes from vents, mud gurgles from pools, and small earthquakes send shocks to hundreds of thousands of residents living in the volcano’s mouth. What are supervolcanoes and should we really be worried about them? | The Washington Post
11132023 The latest pricing trends show that some unique destinations are getting cheaper, and that means a flight directly into this smaller airport is more accessible for travelers. This flight deal - for Thrifty Traveler Premium members - to Naples, Italy (NAP) included some availability during August and September along with some fall and winter availability. Look Off the Beaten Path to Save on Your Next Europe Trip | Thrifty Traveler
11142023 Countless flights available for under $500, and a quick search on Google Flights is showing the same. This fall, airlines companies announced new routes to European cities, which is helping account for the falling prices. Delta added a new service to Naples. American also added a route [and cheap flights to (NAP) with United]. European vacation: Flights to major cities have fallen to just hundreds of dollars | LiveNOW from FOX
11152023 From where I've seen and been in Italy, Naples, for me, is like Italy in its most concentrated form. A boiling pot of different cultures, history, passion, and of course, football [Napoli]! All bound together with its winding bright colored streets, packed with great restaurants and markets. It's a street photographer's dream and somewhere I will definitely be coming back to again and again. I Traveled To Naples, And Here Are The 40 Best Photos I Took There | Bored Panda
11162023 The port city of Pozzuoli is one of southern Italy’s oldest settlements. Tourists can now visit the newly reopened “Tempio-Duomo,” constructed by the Romans as a clifftop temple, then turned into a church. The initiative: inmates from Pozzuoli’s female jail and a nearby juvenile detention facility staff the complex, in some cases leading tours. Explore Pozzuoli—the lesser known marvel just outside of Naples | National Geographic
11172023 The metropolis of southern Italy is the namesake of TUI fly's modern Boeing 737-8 (with registration D-AMAZ) is named "Naples" and becomes flying ambassador for Italy. "We are delighted to welcome our new aircraft "Naples" here for the naming ceremony. This aircraft symbolises the long-standing strong partnership that Italy and TUI have enjoyed for over 50 years." Campania gets its own TUI plane | TUI Group
11182023 Aglianico matures late, has lots of tannins, and has good acidity, therefore, it is essential to work well in the vineyard to contribute to the necessary balance needed during the winemaking processes. "I still think that Irpinia needs to catch up on the management of tannins and oak: to make fresh, elegant wines with smooth and balanced tannins with better drinkability." How Achille Della Porta Masters the Art of Making Elegant Aglianico | Grapevine Adventures
11192023 It’s no wonder Campania is having a bit of a hotel boom: visitors have been flocking to this splashy coastal destination over the past few years. The renaissance kicked off with Il Capri Hotel, which opened on the island last spring, Next, the glamorous, 50-room Hotel La Palma is a fresh take on a property that originally opened in 1822. Then there’s the new Convento di Amalfi, set in a 13th-century Capuchin convent. The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024 | Travel + Leisure
11202023 Ischia's thermal waters are believed to be beneficial for a number of physical conditions. The island is also home to thermal mud baths that are said to detoxify the body and aid the complexion. More than 30 luxurious spa resorts, free public hot springs and parks with thermal-water swimming pools, beaches, and steam caves are spread across Ischia, making it the ideal place to banish the wintery gloom and keep the cold out. Italy's most beautiful island rarely visited by tourists has free thermal spas | Daily Mirror
11212023 On one of the first few trips the couple took together, they stumbled upon their future wedding venue, Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy. The ocean views from the clifftop sealed the deal. Once they were engaged, the couple reached out to a local planner, to help them pull off all the details, making sure to highlight the venue’s architectural character and stunning setting. The Bride Stepped Out in 4 Stunning Looks During Her Wedding Weekend in Italy—And We Can't Choose a Favorite | Brides
11222023 The music of that night in New York, it recounts the birth of “Caruso”, a song composed in Sorrento on 10 October 1986, among the best known and loved. A film that was born by bringing to light a multi-layered love story: Caruso’s Neapolitan one and the one that binds Lucio Dalla to Naples and Sorrento (lands that Lucio has always felt was his), but also to America and to jazz. Interview: "From AmeriCaruso. The Lost Concert" the film directed by Walter Veltroni | WECB
11232023 Ischia is a volcanic island of verticals; all cliffs, summits and hairpins, and to find a five-star resort on the waterfront is surprisingly rare. That Regina Isabella's marina, little beaches, sunbathing platforms and pontoons offer such easy access to clear emerald-coloured sea is an obvious sell, as are the four swimming pools and legendary thermal spa. Regina Isabella, Ischia | Condé Nast Traveller
11242023 A team of police divers from Naples recovered the obsidian block from the seafloor near the Italian island of Capri. Is the first artifact from the wreck to be recovered, but others are expected to be found in the same area. The natural glass was once part of a cargo carried on a vessel more than 5,000 years ago. Maritime archaeologist said the obsidian could have been intended for trade but may also have been used for making ritual items. Chiseled obsidian recovered from Neolithic shipwreck near Capri | Live Science
11252023 An innovative approach to heritage that considers the close relationships between nature and culture, tangible and intangible, as well as heritage and creativity. The Conference is hosted by Italy and organized by UNESCO, in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Ministry of Culture, with the support of the City of Naples. Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century | UNESCO
11262023 Paolo Sorrentino's upcoming film is a love letter to his hometown of Naples and will focus on the life of a woman named Partenope from her birth in 1950 to the present day. The film's images showcase a sense of style and feature Celeste Dalla Porta, a relative newcomer, in her first film role, alongside Gary Oldman. LOOPGary Oldman Is Mesmerizing in First Images From Paolo Sorrentino's Naples-Set Drama | Collider
11272023 In the Chiaia district of Naples, Jus Enoteca Naturale has given local food a contemporary makeover, placing special emphasis on local wines and small organic producers. Bars such as Oak, Indovino and Antica Cantina Sepe (a wine shop by day) are run by a new generation of entrepreneurs and attract an arty crowd with their curated lists of craft beers and Vesuvian natural wines. Six perfect unsung city breaks in Europe – from Ghent to Naples | The Guardian
11282023 A three-day event to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of Campania with its pratcices connected to the knowledge (artistic and artisanal productions), to celebrations, to rites and to agro-food culture. Introducing a catalog to learn about 100 pratictices from celebrations to popular festivals, from oral traditions to artistic events, up to the typical features linked to the rural (food and wine traditions). NEXT of Capaccio Paestum, First Exhibition of the Intangible Heritage of Campania | Cilentano.it
11292023 Life in the Sorrentine Peninsula, a way to narrate the traditions, professions, customs, and culture of this area. Among the many submissions, 12 photos have been selected—two for each municipality of the peninsula—to be featured in the calendar, and exhibited in Sorrento. Nature has always been a defining element of life for everyone, including taking a refreshing walk on Mount Faito in Vico Equense. The Selected Photos For About Sorrento 2024 Calendar | About Sorrento
11302023 The Oscar-winning movie director is bringing a previously unreleased story to the big screen. Follows two Neapolitan kids as they journey to New York to escape Italy's early postwar poverty. The screenplay for Napoli – New York was penned by the director himself, based on an unreleased story written in a neorealistic vein in the latter half of the Forties by Federico Fellini. Gabriele Salvatores shooting Napoli – New York | Cineuropa
11032023 As luxury holiday destinations go, the Amalfi Coast on Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula stands in a class of its own. Sparkling like a string of flawless diamonds, the area ‒ a 60km stretch of gorgeous southern Italian coastline featuring over a dozen ancient villages. Early historical records insist that St Francis dropped in on Ravello, one of the coast’s most famous spots, in 1222 on his way to the main town, Amalfi, kickstarting the tradition of famous personalities. Why the Amalfi Coast in Italy is a hot destination with celebrities such as Beyonce and the Jenner-Kardashian clan | CNA Luxury
11042023 In Sorrento’s Cathedral a commemorative plaque. Another memorial in the elegant gardens of the Hotel Imperial Tramontano seemed to hint that the house where he was born in 1544 had mostly tumbled into the sea, but the rest had been incorporated into the hotel. After stopping at Bar Tasso for a coffee, I walked a block down Via Tasso, and, turning left, found myself in front of poet’s older sister house. A Rainy Day in Sorrento | Joe Gartman
11052023 Tempa di Zoè is the latest reinvention of Bruno de Conciliis, an indispensable winemaker and cultural thinker from the Cilento region of Campania. The land here was for so long underneath the sea: the sand is gold in color, with sedimentary schist layering of sandstone and marl. This specific minerality results in a particular salty and savory character for both the reds, based on Aglianico, and the Fiano-based whites. Tempa di Zoè | Artisanal Cellars
11062023 This Naples Food Tour is part-walking tour, exploring both Naples' superb street food and specialty shops, and part-hands-on pizza making lesson. As we wind our way through the characteristic neighborhoods of via Toledo and Spaccanapoli, we will stop at some of the oldest and most traditional cafes and pastry shops in the city. Travel Industry Awards Rank 3 Italian Cities Among World’s Best Food Destinations | Forbes
11072023 An acclaimed historian brings the famous volcano to life through the preoccupations of its many pilgrims. Travellers would eat eggs cooked on lava, and many did their scribbling while intoxicated by the local Lacryma Christi wine, poured out by the hermits. There is much to admire here, whether the history of Naples, the cult of Vesuvius, geology, politics or aesthetics — all of which are brought to fiery, pulsing life. Volcanic by John Brewer — Vesuvius and its many visitors | Financial Times
11082023 Naples is rough, and ready, but beautiful despite itself. Artists are drawn to its sharp contrasts. A spectacular urban landscape with a harbour and Vesuvius looming in the background, it's a city full of classic, contemporary, and downright bizarre art. Its culture scene is being reshaped by private initiatives such as the cooperative "La Paranza", which is constantly creating new exhibition spaces in the Sanità district. Naples A City of the Arts | ARTE.tv
11092023 The region of Campania in southern Italy launched an initiative, together with other partners, for people from the same region who migrated with the aim of improving contact among descendants of those migrants. Italy was historically a country which provided migrants to the rest of the world. In a new campaign launched on November 6, entitled "Naples and the region of Campania in the world" a project dedicated to five and a half million migrants. Italy: Southern region embraces descendants of those who migrated | InfoMigrants
11102023 The world is devastated by wars and conflicts of all kinds. The Ministers' announcement of the conference in Naples from the 27th to the 29th is a recognition of Italy and one of the most fascinating cities. Peace as a cultural bridge and humanitarian resource will be the theme underlying the debate. All UNESCO countries will discuss the protection of artistic heritage. Naples for UNESCO. At the end of November the international conference on cultural heritage | FIRST online
11112023 Mastroberardino, founded in 1878, is a protagonist in the story of fine wine from Campania in Southern Italy and of the region’s signature red, Taurasi, based on the Aglianico grape. Tenth-generation vintner Piero Mastroberardino helms the estate, working with winemaker Massimo di Renzo. The duo pursued a more robust style, shifting gears again with the 2016 Radici Riserva. Wine No. 5 of 2023 | Wine Spectator's Top 100
11122023 Underneath the vineyards and thermal spas in southern Italy, magma churns to create one of the world’s most active volcanic systems in a region known as Campi Flegrei. Outside of Naples, the 'burning fields' is a bowl-shaped depression peppered with craters. Smelly steam oozes from vents, mud gurgles from pools, and small earthquakes send shocks to hundreds of thousands of residents living in the volcano’s mouth. What are supervolcanoes and should we really be worried about them? | The Washington Post
11132023 The latest pricing trends show that some unique destinations are getting cheaper, and that means a flight directly into this smaller airport is more accessible for travelers. This flight deal - for Thrifty Traveler Premium members - to Naples, Italy (NAP) included some availability during August and September along with some fall and winter availability. Look Off the Beaten Path to Save on Your Next Europe Trip | Thrifty Traveler
11142023 Countless flights available for under $500, and a quick search on Google Flights is showing the same. This fall, airlines companies announced new routes to European cities, which is helping account for the falling prices. Delta added a new service to Naples. American also added a route [and cheap flights to (NAP) with United]. European vacation: Flights to major cities have fallen to just hundreds of dollars | LiveNOW from FOX
11152023 From where I've seen and been in Italy, Naples, for me, is like Italy in its most concentrated form. A boiling pot of different cultures, history, passion, and of course, football [Napoli]! All bound together with its winding bright colored streets, packed with great restaurants and markets. It's a street photographer's dream and somewhere I will definitely be coming back to again and again. I Traveled To Naples, And Here Are The 40 Best Photos I Took There | Bored Panda
11162023 The port city of Pozzuoli is one of southern Italy’s oldest settlements. Tourists can now visit the newly reopened “Tempio-Duomo,” constructed by the Romans as a clifftop temple, then turned into a church. The initiative: inmates from Pozzuoli’s female jail and a nearby juvenile detention facility staff the complex, in some cases leading tours. Explore Pozzuoli—the lesser known marvel just outside of Naples | National Geographic
11172023 The metropolis of southern Italy is the namesake of TUI fly's modern Boeing 737-8 (with registration D-AMAZ) is named "Naples" and becomes flying ambassador for Italy. "We are delighted to welcome our new aircraft "Naples" here for the naming ceremony. This aircraft symbolises the long-standing strong partnership that Italy and TUI have enjoyed for over 50 years." Campania gets its own TUI plane | TUI Group
11182023 Aglianico matures late, has lots of tannins, and has good acidity, therefore, it is essential to work well in the vineyard to contribute to the necessary balance needed during the winemaking processes. "I still think that Irpinia needs to catch up on the management of tannins and oak: to make fresh, elegant wines with smooth and balanced tannins with better drinkability." How Achille Della Porta Masters the Art of Making Elegant Aglianico | Grapevine Adventures
11192023 It’s no wonder Campania is having a bit of a hotel boom: visitors have been flocking to this splashy coastal destination over the past few years. The renaissance kicked off with Il Capri Hotel, which opened on the island last spring, Next, the glamorous, 50-room Hotel La Palma is a fresh take on a property that originally opened in 1822. Then there’s the new Convento di Amalfi, set in a 13th-century Capuchin convent. The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024 | Travel + Leisure
11202023 Ischia's thermal waters are believed to be beneficial for a number of physical conditions. The island is also home to thermal mud baths that are said to detoxify the body and aid the complexion. More than 30 luxurious spa resorts, free public hot springs and parks with thermal-water swimming pools, beaches, and steam caves are spread across Ischia, making it the ideal place to banish the wintery gloom and keep the cold out. Italy's most beautiful island rarely visited by tourists has free thermal spas | Daily Mirror
11212023 On one of the first few trips the couple took together, they stumbled upon their future wedding venue, Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy. The ocean views from the clifftop sealed the deal. Once they were engaged, the couple reached out to a local planner, to help them pull off all the details, making sure to highlight the venue’s architectural character and stunning setting. The Bride Stepped Out in 4 Stunning Looks During Her Wedding Weekend in Italy—And We Can't Choose a Favorite | Brides
11222023 The music of that night in New York, it recounts the birth of “Caruso”, a song composed in Sorrento on 10 October 1986, among the best known and loved. A film that was born by bringing to light a multi-layered love story: Caruso’s Neapolitan one and the one that binds Lucio Dalla to Naples and Sorrento (lands that Lucio has always felt was his), but also to America and to jazz. Interview: "From AmeriCaruso. The Lost Concert" the film directed by Walter Veltroni | WECB
11232023 Ischia is a volcanic island of verticals; all cliffs, summits and hairpins, and to find a five-star resort on the waterfront is surprisingly rare. That Regina Isabella's marina, little beaches, sunbathing platforms and pontoons offer such easy access to clear emerald-coloured sea is an obvious sell, as are the four swimming pools and legendary thermal spa. Regina Isabella, Ischia | Condé Nast Traveller
11242023 A team of police divers from Naples recovered the obsidian block from the seafloor near the Italian island of Capri. Is the first artifact from the wreck to be recovered, but others are expected to be found in the same area. The natural glass was once part of a cargo carried on a vessel more than 5,000 years ago. Maritime archaeologist said the obsidian could have been intended for trade but may also have been used for making ritual items. Chiseled obsidian recovered from Neolithic shipwreck near Capri | Live Science
11252023 An innovative approach to heritage that considers the close relationships between nature and culture, tangible and intangible, as well as heritage and creativity. The Conference is hosted by Italy and organized by UNESCO, in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Ministry of Culture, with the support of the City of Naples. Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century | UNESCO
11262023 Paolo Sorrentino's upcoming film is a love letter to his hometown of Naples and will focus on the life of a woman named Partenope from her birth in 1950 to the present day. The film's images showcase a sense of style and feature Celeste Dalla Porta, a relative newcomer, in her first film role, alongside Gary Oldman. LOOPGary Oldman Is Mesmerizing in First Images From Paolo Sorrentino's Naples-Set Drama | Collider
11272023 In the Chiaia district of Naples, Jus Enoteca Naturale has given local food a contemporary makeover, placing special emphasis on local wines and small organic producers. Bars such as Oak, Indovino and Antica Cantina Sepe (a wine shop by day) are run by a new generation of entrepreneurs and attract an arty crowd with their curated lists of craft beers and Vesuvian natural wines. Six perfect unsung city breaks in Europe – from Ghent to Naples | The Guardian
11282023 A three-day event to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of Campania with its pratcices connected to the knowledge (artistic and artisanal productions), to celebrations, to rites and to agro-food culture. Introducing a catalog to learn about 100 pratictices from celebrations to popular festivals, from oral traditions to artistic events, up to the typical features linked to the rural (food and wine traditions). NEXT of Capaccio Paestum, First Exhibition of the Intangible Heritage of Campania | Cilentano.it
11292023 Life in the Sorrentine Peninsula, a way to narrate the traditions, professions, customs, and culture of this area. Among the many submissions, 12 photos have been selected—two for each municipality of the peninsula—to be featured in the calendar, and exhibited in Sorrento. Nature has always been a defining element of life for everyone, including taking a refreshing walk on Mount Faito in Vico Equense. The Selected Photos For About Sorrento 2024 Calendar | About Sorrento
11302023 The Oscar-winning movie director is bringing a previously unreleased story to the big screen. Follows two Neapolitan kids as they journey to New York to escape Italy's early postwar poverty. The screenplay for Napoli – New York was penned by the director himself, based on an unreleased story written in a neorealistic vein in the latter half of the Forties by Federico Fellini. Gabriele Salvatores shooting Napoli – New York | Cineuropa
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