Wednesday, May 1, 2024

APRIL 2024









04012024 The Archaeological Museum of Stabia “Libero D’Orsi” reopens to the public with a new layout, enriched by a wider path and a school of education and digitization. Now 507 artifacts are on display. The operation to enhance the Reggia di Quisisana, an old Bourbon royal site, "intend to build a virtuous model of dialogue with the territory, a good practice based on interinstitutional synergy and experimental scientific research." The Stabia Archaeological Museum reopens expanded and with a new layout. Depots can also be visited | Finestre sull'Arte
04022024 Anacapri, Italy - The palatial surroundings feature a medical spa, a restaurant with two Michelin stars and, down at the shore, Il Riccio beach club, with an incredible array of seafood to choose from. One of the most luxurious hotels on the island, Capri Palace, now a part of the Jumeirah collection, has enough to keep guests entertained for days. The luxury edit of Capri's chic hotels | Harper's Bazaar
04032024 A dive into the past and into the history of Italy and the Italian railways in four episodes. The magnificent setting of the Museum’s pavilions and rooms, straddling the municipalities of Naples and Portici, provides the backdrop for the stories that retrace almost two centuries of Italian history. The comic book is available at the Railway Museum’s official bookshop. A comic book tells the story of the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa | FS Italiane
04042024 Sorrento. It's a medieval fishing city with a port, and it's a very walkable town that has an antiquated feel to it in a good way—it didn't seem hyper touristy, and there were really good local restaurants. A lot of these places are multigenerational, they've got a dynasty of family members that are continuing a tradition. Where Chefs Eat on Vacation: Michael Solomonov's Road Trip Along the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
04052024 Agritourism is flourishing across Italy, and if you’re looking for a holiday, the nation’s farmstays are hard to beat. Among our top picks are a house that teeters on a terraced hillside high above the Amalfi coast. Just below your strip of lemon trees is the gorge that deepens into the Furore fjord. The three simple bedrooms are pretty and air conditioned; the perfect place to rest your feet after walking the nearby Path of the Gods. 25 magical Italian agriturismos | The Times
04062024 Continuing the journey will take you past various idyllic villages and rest stops, but it's not until Furore that you'll want stop again. Aim to get here earlier the day, since the gorgeous hidden cove of Furore Fjord. If you've got the time - and the leg strenght - it might also be worth scaling the hiking route nearby towards the trailhead of Path of the Gods. Amalfi Coast, Italy | Ultimate European Road Trips
04072024 An American designer on where to hang out on the Italian island: “Grand Hotel Quisisana – it’s quintessential Capri. The views are fantastic and the location is unbeatable, in the very heart of town on Via Camerelle. It originally opened as a sanatorium in 1845 (its name translates to ‘here one heals’), but went on to become a fashionable hot spot." Postcard from Capri: Michael Kors shares his favourite hideouts on Italy's glitziest island | Condé Nast Traveller
04082024 The gang of truly bizarre crime caper A Simple Favor is about to reunite for an equally madcap sequel. Production on the glossy mystery – which is expected to be released on Amazon Prime Video – is due to kick off this spring. "Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.” Blake Lively And Anna Kendrick Are Heading To Capri For A Simple Favor 2 | Vogue
04092024 From boat rides to ‘miraculous’ little restaurants and handmade sandals, follow in this pair’s footsteps. Partners in business and in life, Marina Sersale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena in 2001 decided to create a fragrance that would capture the Le Sirenuse hotel and the Amalfi Coast. Eau d’Italie was a hit and has since expanded into bath and body products and 16 more fragrances. How this power couple spend their weekends in Positano | The Australian Financial Review
04102024 It's impossible to watch the cinematography of Netflix's Ripley and ignore the Caravaggios. It's a full circle moment, bringing Caravaggio to his end and Tom Ripley to his beginning, to the city of Naples, where Highsmith's protagonist would start his journey and begin his path of violence and obsession. And ultimately, Caravaggio is the perfect artist for Tom to worship: a man of violence worshipped by a man of violence. Netflix's 'Ripley' is full of Caravaggio references — here's why | Mashable
04112024 The climate is extremely particular and the most important reason behind the fascinating wines that Irpinia produces. Another remarkable aspect of Irpinia is the vast amount of old and extremely old vineyards. There are many vineyards 80-90-100 years old, but others are 150 years old and a few of them even 200 years or older. It makes Irpinia a museum of some of the world´s most antique vineyards and this alone can be a reason for many international wine experts to visit Irpinia. Irpinia, Strong and Unique | Paul Balke
04122024 A banquet room replete with well preserved frescoes depicting characters inspired by the Trojan war has been unearthed among the ruins of Pompeii in what has been described as one of the most striking discoveries ever made at the southern Italy archaeological site. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii’s archaeological park, said the mythological figures had the explicit function of entertaining guests and providing talking points during feasts. Banquet room with preserved frescoes unearthed among Pompeii ruins | The Guardian
04132024 The factual series, commissioned by BBC Two, with three hour-long episodes, will broadcast this year. “Told through cinematically filmed stories of discovery, with a compelling cast of archaeologists and experts, ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ is set to reveal a wealth of buried secrets and unsolved mysteries that are waiting to be discovered beneath the volcanic ash.” PBS Boards ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ as All3Media Intl. Signs New Deal for Lion Television Project (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
04142024 Montevetrano maintains its timeless nature throughout the years, in good vintages and in bad. This is one of the original “super Campania” wines. Managed by the dynamic Silvia Imparato, Montevetrano is one of the iconic wineries of Campania. There are five hectares of vines inland at about five kilometers from the sea on the slopes of the Monti Picentini. Montevetrano - Rosso Colli di Salerno IGT Italy | Vias Wine
04152024 By Scabec a unique opportunity to discover lesser-known places in Campania but full of charm, taste Campanian wines, and enjoy the beauty of wineries that, although "very young", carry forward a centuries-old wine tradition. At the Cantina San Giovanni a Doglie was possible to taste three types of wines, platters of typical irpinian cold cuts and cheeses, during the performance of tarantella dancers. Emerging Wineries: A Journey through Campania's Wine, Music, and Free Guided Tours | Il Mattino
04162024 “When we talk about Falanghina, we are talking about the most widespread white grape variety in Campania, where two very different varieties are grown under this name,” says Pasquale Carlo, the director of Sannio Academy. Falanghina Beneventana and Flegrea present evident differences, starting from the shape of the bunch, while DNA studies have highlighted that the two varieties differ in 34 ampelographic characters out of 40.” Why Falanghina Is Winning Over Winemakers | SevenFifty Daily
04172024Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the Italian resort island of Capri, with soaring tensions in the Mideast and Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine topping the agenda. Under Italy’s rotating stewardship, the G7 leaders are expected to issue a united call for Israel to exercise restraint after Iran’s unprecedented weekend attack. Italy seeks G7 message to de-escalate Mideast tensions as foreign ministers meet in Capri | The Hill
04182024 Like the Dead Sea Scroll found at Ein Gedi, the Herculaneum scrolls were damaged by heat and could not be unrolled. But scholars knew that inside were the tantalizing remains of a rich Roman library, perhaps filled with works thought lost to time. So, scholars hung on to them and waited for a way to unlock the contents. The Vesuvius Challenge announced another contest for 2024. These ancient texts were once unreadable. Now technology is decoding them | National Geographic
04192024 Rage, slaughter, death, regret …  a one-painting blockbuster. This is a great drama played out in the depths of night – which has come to the National Gallery from Naples Gallerie d'Italia - stages it that way. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula is hypnotic.  A cameo from Caravaggio himself, in the last self-portrait he ever painted, standing behind Ursula. The Last Caravaggio review – a gripping and murderously dark finale | The Guardian
04202024 Ischia isn't dominated by international hoteliers, but independent boutique hotels. "Some great attractions including the exquisite La Mortella Gardens created for composer Sir William Walton, Ischia's Castle which is the best I've ever visited and the Negombo Spa Park for some relaxation in hot thermal pools in the most beautiful setting." The beautiful Italian island that's a 'cheaper and less crowded' version of Amalfi Coast | Daily Express
04212024 The boutique hotel and restaurant welcome back customers in an atmosphere of hospitality linked to a new concept of "luxury". The dishes now arriving in Sant’Agata sui due Golfi are the result of team work: laboratory of ideas, cosmopolitan. At the core remains the inspiration for Mediterranean cuisine. The balance between Campania's gastronomic tradition and a spirit of innovation. "Don Alfonso reopens, set to be among the world's most sustainable gourmets: 'Zero waste and healthy shifts'" | Reporter Gourmet
04222024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy to illuminate its frescoes. Ahlux, the Italian company behind the lights, patented the system in 2022 and produces both curved and flat panels varnished in terracotta tones. Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa | The Standard
04232024 The hand-painted ceramics were introduced 60 years ago at restaurants in Italy. Buon Ricordo plates, as a marketing tool for an association of regional Italian restaurants, feature designs inspired partly by restaurants’ signature dishes. At La Bettola Del Gusto, a restaurant in Pompeii, the meal came on a ceramic plate with a whimsical hand-painted design depicting the spaghettoni dish and a smoking Vesuvius. Lots of Italy, on Many Collectible Plates | The New York Times
04242024 100 million euros of regional funds to improve port infrastructure. The statement, made at Nauticsud in Naples during the conference organized by Afina (Nautical Supply Chain Association), attracted much interest and attention in the industry. The planned investment represents a step toward enhancing port infrastructure and services for recreational boating in Campania, a region with a strong maritime tradition and growing demand in the boating sector. Will Campania have better ports? De Luca believes in it and allocates 100 million | Giornale della Vela
04252024 Ilario Esposito and Taiwo Meghoma seek to keep a tradition alive. "Neapolitan tailoring is unique," said the CEO of Ilario Esposito Sartoria. His many clients include individuals in many lines of work. Celebrities, CEOs, and football players from all over Italy. Taiwo Meghoma is a Nigerian British fashion director and celebrity stylist. Want To See The Future Of Office Wear? Go To Naples | Forbes
04262024 The recent archaeological excavation in Sannio (Amorosi) has yielded an exceptional find: two mounds measuring 15 meters in diameter, accompanied by weapons, horse trappings, and a staggering 86 tombs. The necropolis primarily offers insights into landscape archaeology, where rivers – near the confluence of the Volturno and Calore – played a fundamental role. Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery in Campania: Princely Mounds and Tombs Preceding the Samnites | ArchaeoReporter
04272024 Atrani arises in the valley bottom created by Dragone river that coming down from mountains which surround Scala. Exactly on these mountain walls and especially on the one of Aureo Mountain there are numerous phenomenon of carsism which originate grottos more or less deep of which the major one, called Masaniello grotto. A nice mix of nature and history since inside it is possible to see traces of human attending. Emerged Nature | UNESCO AmalfiCoast
04282024 The Netflix series Ripley is a foreboding tale imagined in black and white. Dickie’s villa is portrayed by Villa Torricella on the island of Capri—and yes, it's bookable on Airbnb. Overlooking the sea, the property is separated into three residences, a white-columned gazebo adds to the villa’s grandeur. Is located right in front of the Hotel Excelsior Parco, which can also be spotted in the series. Netflix's Ripley: A Guide to the Filming Locations in Italy | House Beatiful
04292024 The film, in Sorrentino's words, narrates the long journey of Parthenope's life, from her birth in 1950 to the present day. An epic of femininity without heroism, but filled with an inexorable passion for freedom, for Naples, and the unpredictable faces of love. The real, the futile, and the unspeakable ones, which condemn you to pain. And then all the others, the Neapolitans, lived, observed, loved, men and women, disillusioned and vital. Parthenope: A Journey Through Life and Love | Il Mattino
04302024 He spends three months of the year overseas, researching, writing, recording, refining tours, updating guidebooks. During a day of meetings, Rick Steves went over new maps with Dave Hoerlein. He and longtime co-author Cameron Hewitt addressed problems like finding a “less glitzy” stop on the Amalfi Coast that’s not Sorrento. They discussed whether a place is worth visiting after it’s gotten too popular. The Rick Steves guide to life | The Washington Post

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  1. Pompei Parco Archeologico, Il Museo Archeologico di Stabia Libero d’Orsi
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