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05012024 The setting for Netflix's 2024 series "Ripley", Atrani serves as the ideal backdrop for the title character's cons and escapades. Mystery and murder aside, the show's popularity has already seen a boom in travelers and "telephiles" flocking to the relatively undiscovered location for a firsthand taste of la dolce vita. The Quaint Village Of Atrani, Italy Just Became A Travel Hotspot For Summer 2024 | Explore
05022024 The ruins of a Roman villa near Mount Vesuvius, discovered under the remnants of another villa built above it many years later, may have been where Augustus, the first emperor, died. The site corresponds with writings by historians, who recorded that Augustus died in A.D. 14 at his family's villa near Nola. Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo have worked at the Somma Vesuviana site since 2002 but only announced their discovery of the earlier villa in April this year. Villa near Mount Vesuvius may be where Augustus, Rome's 1st emperor, died | Live Science
05032024 The map was based on the most recent geological and volcanological cartography of the island of Ischia, on new volcanological and hydrogeological field surveys, on the INGV database and on a detailed survey of the natural and thermo-mineral springs. The volcanic system of the island is characterized by intense hydrothermal activity. The island's fame, in fact, is largely linked to the seventeenth-century study by Giulio Iasolino which represents the first systematic analysis of the island's thermal springs for therapeutic purposes. ISCHIA | The first map of the island's hydrogeological complexes has been published | ingv.it
05042024 Italian jewellery is the great protagonist of Open, the exhibition that Tarì in Marcianise dedicates to new collections for the summer season. During the days of the fair, the exhibition ‘La Corona di Re Carlo di Borbone’, the reproduction of the famous crown with which Charles III, King of Naples and Spain, was crowned in 1734 will be on display. It disappeared mysteriously, but was reproduced thanks to a team of art history scholars, gemologists and jewellery craftsmen. Italian jewellery is the star of Open: Tarì hosts the historic fair from 3 to 6 May | Preziosa Magazine
05052024 While all italian claim their own distinct identity, only 'Neapolitan-ness' makes it into Italy's revered Treccani dictionary. According to it, napoletanità is defined as both the condition of beeing and feeling Neapolitan, as well as 'the set of traditions, customs, qualities and spiritual attitudes that constitute the historical heritage of Naples and the Neapolitans'. In Naples, hearts are worn on sleeves, ears are pricked up, and life is played out for all to see. On Napoletanità | Southern Italy - Lonely Planet
05062024 Sarno, Italy - After decades of promotion, the tomatoes of San Marzano in southern Italy have taken on a gastronomic status as having no equal anywhere when it comes to intensity of flavor, natural sweetness and a balance of acid. American companies use whatever names they like for canned tomatoes, including “San Marzano”. This goes against the European Union’s DOP, overseen by the Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano”. What’s In A Name? The Fight To Protect Italy’s “San Marzano” Tomato Appellation | Forbes
05072024 By reputation, Capri is by far Italy’s most glamorous island – and most dramatic. From the iconic Faraglioni rocks settled in the azure Mediterranean to the scent of the island’s many flowers, it’s almost sensory overload. The 36 most beautiful places in Italy | Condé Nast Traveller
05082024 Higher up the hill, Scala look out over the Tyrrhenian Sea from lofty mountainside perches. It’s here that the Palazzo Pascal has stood for centuries, first as an aristocratic residence, and now as luxurious but low-key seven-suite boutique hotel. Some of the suites have little French balconies, others proper terraces, but all have views of the spectacular Amalfi Coast. There’s a proper restaurant as well: Gli Ulivi, serving upscale versions of the traditional local flavors, as well as wine tastings and cooking classes. Palazzo Pascal | The MICHELIN Guide
05092024 Volvo Penta and Giove JET kick off the IPS season for the catamaran. "What we saw in the Port of Naples (Beverello pier) is in fact the first application of its kind for passenger transportation in Europe with a Volvo Penta IPS IMO III quadruple installation." Solar panels for on-board services were also installed on the Giove Jet. High-pressure electronic injection engines placed for optimized combustion and lower fuel consumption and emissions. Volvo Penta successfully installed a quadruple IPS on a catamaran | Powertrain International
05102024 The Cilento coast is studded with small seaside towns, overlooking the blue flag beaches. Santa Maria di Castellabate is just such a place: fishing boats return early in the morning to supply the town’s restaurants. Days can be spent lazing on the sands or following hiking trails into the Cilento national park, with the nearby archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia. 10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay | The Guardian
05112024 Faro Punta Imperatore is a must-visit destination on the island of Ischia, and now houses a boutique hotel with plus the gourmet restaurant. Guests savor the cuisine of Antonio Monti, a true Ischian chef, the son of island restaurateurs. It all starts with a historical dish by Antonio, U’ cala cala, a reinterpretation of the bargain that took place between Procida and Ischia, exchanging sea and land products. Punta Imperatore: The Centenary Lighthouse Where You Can Sleep and Enjoy Gourmet Dining in Ischia | Reporter Gourmet
05122024 "Hello my lovelies! There is so much I need to share with you, but first things first, let’s wrap up this story together with Positano outfits, shall we? As the warmer weather approaches, especially during summer, I always gravitate towards lighter hues. There’s something about these colours that makes me feel lighter and happier." 3 white outfits I wore in Positano | Glam & Glitter
05132024 Channel 5’s documentary followed the project to digitally delve inside the only surviving library from the ancient world. The 1,800 papyrus scrolls of the title were found in Herculaneum, which lies a few miles along the Italian coast and was also hit by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. But Pompeii is the name that gets bums on seats, so she’s lumbered with it. Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelation, review: a misleading title − but a fascinating subject | The Telegraph
05142024 Naples (ITALY) - The intervention is part of a broader program of intervention proposals aimed at relaunching the Campania capital: in particular, it is an integral part of the project called "Napoli Porta Est", which also includes the infrastructural upgrade of the intermodal exchange hub Centrale/Garibaldi. The opportunity to implement the urban regeneration of the abandoned railway yard, developing new public and private functions in a strategic and highly interconnected area. Naples Garibaldi-Porta Est Complex and the Urban Regeneration of the Railway Areas and Design of the New Headquarter of Regione Campania | arch daily
05152024 Located in a strategic position on the Via Latina, Teano was considered by the ancients as one of the major cities of internal Campania. Strenuous opponent of the Samnites first and later the Romans, the city was finally conquered by the latter. Roman medicine laid a solid foundation for successors to build upon, and many Roman medical practices are still used today albeit they have been upgraded in various ways. 5 Ancient Roman Medical Practices Still in Use Today | The Collector
05162024 At Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), the new space, located on the ground floor in the Boarding Area, welcomes travellers with authentic signature street food and ready-to-wear pastries that represent the roots of the chef. Babà, snowflake, shortcrust pastry, Neapolitan pastiera for dessert; supplì, cuoppo, cuzzetiello, parmigiana. Antonino Il Banco di Cannavacciuolo | Gesac - Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli
05172024 All flight schedules from John F Kennedy International , New York , USA to Naples International Airport, Italy. This route is operated by 1 airline(s), and the flight time is 8 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 4414 miles. Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is the fourth largest airport in Italy. You can fly to 125 destinations with 44 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic. Direct (non-stop) flights from New York to Naples | FlightsFrom.com
05182024 One of Gennaro Esposito’s signature dishes. At La Torre del Saracino, in the seaside town of Vico Equense, the chef uses more than a pound and a half of Mediterranean rockfish, shrimps, squid and prawns (slow-cooking, then squeezing them). Once all the seafood and San Marzano tomatoes are left to simmer on the stove top, for several hours, he adds a mix of as many as 15 different pasta shapes. The 25 Essential Pasta Dishes to Eat in Italy | The New York Times
05192024 Elsewhere in the world, pasta al pomodoro is seen as Italy’s “symbol of national identity par excellence,” an Italian historian writes in “A Short History of Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce”, despite its origins as a regional specialty predating Italian unification by several decades, a creation of Naples. The dish was brought to the United States by Neapolitan immigrants in the late 19th century before it was fully embraced by their compatriots in the Italian north. How a ‘Strange,’ ‘Evil’ Fruit Came to Define Italy’s Cuisine | T Magazine
05202024 The director Paolo Sorrentino is back in Cannes festival for the seventh time with “Parthenope,” a love letter to his native Naples but also, as he puts it, a film about his “missed youth”. Is Sorrentino’s first female-centric film. Why? “In thinking of a modern hero, it came naturally to me that it would be a heroine. The protagonist, is your alter ego of sorts in this feminine epic, a film so clearly around a woman. Paolo Sorrentino on Making His First ‘Feminine Epic’ With Cannes Film ‘Parthenope’ and Directing Gary Oldman: He’s ‘One of the Top Five Actors in the World’ (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
05212024 Guidebook author Laura Thayer: "Sundays spent reading are my favorite days. This is a detail from a ceramic panel in Amalfi that I walk by every day. It depicts the procession of Sant’Andrea in Amalfi. But only recently did I notice the woman reading in the lower right of the busy scene. She’s me! Now I notice her every time I go by." I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting. | Business Insider
05222024 From a piazza in the town of Castellabate on the Cilento coast of Italy, you may lift your eyes over the rim of your cappuccino and drink in a panorama of sky and Mediterranean Sea from Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro. Of course, people do die in the Cilento, but they also live longer than most, thanks to the Mediterranean Diet, first studied in these parts. Cinematic, Undiscovered, Cilento | The New York Times
05232024 With the opening of the airport to commercial flights this summer, planning a trip to Salerno has never been easier. A brand-new airport built to be one of the most eco-friendly airports in Europe thanks to its high energy efficiency and reduced emissions standards, Aeroporto Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi will be located just south of Salerno. Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Salerno, the Often Overlooked Gateway to the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
05242024 A study of the ancient olive trees on Capri has led to the discovery of previously unknown olive varieties. The research followed more than a decade of restoration work done by L’Oro di Capri in the abandoned olive groves on the western part of the Italian island. Ancient Olive Groves on Capri Are Reservoirs of Biodiversity | Olive Oil Times
05252024 Midday in Ischia. The sun blazes in the Mediterranean sky, drenching the island’s tufo walls and red rust terracotta in light. Now and again, a voice calls out in dialect. The distant buzz of a Vespa comes and goes, weaving its way through the hum of the cicadas. As the shadows lengthen, evening beckons... Welcome to high summer. Victoria Beckham | facebook.com/watch
05262024 Discover the new items from J’Adore Napoli at "nss newsstand" in Naples - Piazza San Pasquale - and online at the "nss store website". An alternative itinerary for those arriving in the city, whether they are tourists for a few hours or new inhabitants, from new culinary cults to cultural representations, and then again music, craftsmanship, and modernity. The ensemble of everything that contributes to creating the modern Neapolitan culture is enclosed in a pocket guide. Naples: A City Reinvented | Il Mattino
05272024 The KNT SS24 collection, designed by the twins Mariano and Walter De Matteis, is a journey that begins in Procida and turns its gaze across the sea, westwards. The Mediterranean colours of the Gulf of Naples light up a collection somewhere between tradition and the future, in a virtuous balance between formal and informal clothing: careful tailoring and a great focus on materials, as the family tradition dictates. Feature: Kiton KNT Presents Spring/Summer 2024 Collection | GR8T
05282024Overcrowding can be an issue so hiring a private guide can offer a more exclusive excursion. The Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel works with one of two remaining Franciscan friars. Fra Marcus, born in Germany but living in Italy since the 1980s, can show you historic relics, the library, and other areas off-limits to others, creating not only a one-of-a-kind tour but a respite in the middle of a busy—albeit beautiful—tourist town. The Amalfi Coast Is Stressful. Here’s How You Can Actually Enjoy Yourself | Fodor's Travel
05292024Drawings of gladiators believed to have been made by children inspired by watching battles at the amphitheatre are among the latest discoveries in the ruins of the ancient Roman city. During excavations at I’Insula dei Casti Amanti other drawings were found on a long wall. The director of Pompeii’s archaeological park, said the drawings were probably done by one or more of the children who played in what was a courtyard. Drawings depicting gladiators among latest discoveries at Pompeii | The Guardian
05302024 Set against the perfect seaside backdrop of the Marechiaro coast, an Amazon-like siren of Naples slumbers peacefully. She slides on a sequined mini dress trimmed in feathers and crystal bedecked heels to dance lithely through the warm, seductive Neapolitan air. Countless hours can be spent recovering and lounging outside the neighboring 19th-century neoclassical Villa Doria d’Angri. The Attico | nss magazine
05312024 We surveyed thousands of locals about eating out in their city to help us come up with a brand-new ranking of the world’s best cities for food, and Naples was rated the very best for its quality and affordability. If there’s one thing Italy is known for, it’s pizza, and there are none better than the margheritas that are pulled, flipped and charred in Naples. It’s official: this European city is best in the world for food | Time Out
05022024 The ruins of a Roman villa near Mount Vesuvius, discovered under the remnants of another villa built above it many years later, may have been where Augustus, the first emperor, died. The site corresponds with writings by historians, who recorded that Augustus died in A.D. 14 at his family's villa near Nola. Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo have worked at the Somma Vesuviana site since 2002 but only announced their discovery of the earlier villa in April this year. Villa near Mount Vesuvius may be where Augustus, Rome's 1st emperor, died | Live Science
05032024 The map was based on the most recent geological and volcanological cartography of the island of Ischia, on new volcanological and hydrogeological field surveys, on the INGV database and on a detailed survey of the natural and thermo-mineral springs. The volcanic system of the island is characterized by intense hydrothermal activity. The island's fame, in fact, is largely linked to the seventeenth-century study by Giulio Iasolino which represents the first systematic analysis of the island's thermal springs for therapeutic purposes. ISCHIA | The first map of the island's hydrogeological complexes has been published | ingv.it
05042024 Italian jewellery is the great protagonist of Open, the exhibition that Tarì in Marcianise dedicates to new collections for the summer season. During the days of the fair, the exhibition ‘La Corona di Re Carlo di Borbone’, the reproduction of the famous crown with which Charles III, King of Naples and Spain, was crowned in 1734 will be on display. It disappeared mysteriously, but was reproduced thanks to a team of art history scholars, gemologists and jewellery craftsmen. Italian jewellery is the star of Open: Tarì hosts the historic fair from 3 to 6 May | Preziosa Magazine
05052024 While all italian claim their own distinct identity, only 'Neapolitan-ness' makes it into Italy's revered Treccani dictionary. According to it, napoletanità is defined as both the condition of beeing and feeling Neapolitan, as well as 'the set of traditions, customs, qualities and spiritual attitudes that constitute the historical heritage of Naples and the Neapolitans'. In Naples, hearts are worn on sleeves, ears are pricked up, and life is played out for all to see. On Napoletanità | Southern Italy - Lonely Planet
05062024 Sarno, Italy - After decades of promotion, the tomatoes of San Marzano in southern Italy have taken on a gastronomic status as having no equal anywhere when it comes to intensity of flavor, natural sweetness and a balance of acid. American companies use whatever names they like for canned tomatoes, including “San Marzano”. This goes against the European Union’s DOP, overseen by the Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano”. What’s In A Name? The Fight To Protect Italy’s “San Marzano” Tomato Appellation | Forbes
05072024 By reputation, Capri is by far Italy’s most glamorous island – and most dramatic. From the iconic Faraglioni rocks settled in the azure Mediterranean to the scent of the island’s many flowers, it’s almost sensory overload. The 36 most beautiful places in Italy | Condé Nast Traveller
05082024 Higher up the hill, Scala look out over the Tyrrhenian Sea from lofty mountainside perches. It’s here that the Palazzo Pascal has stood for centuries, first as an aristocratic residence, and now as luxurious but low-key seven-suite boutique hotel. Some of the suites have little French balconies, others proper terraces, but all have views of the spectacular Amalfi Coast. There’s a proper restaurant as well: Gli Ulivi, serving upscale versions of the traditional local flavors, as well as wine tastings and cooking classes. Palazzo Pascal | The MICHELIN Guide
05092024 Volvo Penta and Giove JET kick off the IPS season for the catamaran. "What we saw in the Port of Naples (Beverello pier) is in fact the first application of its kind for passenger transportation in Europe with a Volvo Penta IPS IMO III quadruple installation." Solar panels for on-board services were also installed on the Giove Jet. High-pressure electronic injection engines placed for optimized combustion and lower fuel consumption and emissions. Volvo Penta successfully installed a quadruple IPS on a catamaran | Powertrain International
05102024 The Cilento coast is studded with small seaside towns, overlooking the blue flag beaches. Santa Maria di Castellabate is just such a place: fishing boats return early in the morning to supply the town’s restaurants. Days can be spent lazing on the sands or following hiking trails into the Cilento national park, with the nearby archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia. 10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay | The Guardian
05112024 Faro Punta Imperatore is a must-visit destination on the island of Ischia, and now houses a boutique hotel with plus the gourmet restaurant. Guests savor the cuisine of Antonio Monti, a true Ischian chef, the son of island restaurateurs. It all starts with a historical dish by Antonio, U’ cala cala, a reinterpretation of the bargain that took place between Procida and Ischia, exchanging sea and land products. Punta Imperatore: The Centenary Lighthouse Where You Can Sleep and Enjoy Gourmet Dining in Ischia | Reporter Gourmet
05122024 "Hello my lovelies! There is so much I need to share with you, but first things first, let’s wrap up this story together with Positano outfits, shall we? As the warmer weather approaches, especially during summer, I always gravitate towards lighter hues. There’s something about these colours that makes me feel lighter and happier." 3 white outfits I wore in Positano | Glam & Glitter
05132024 Channel 5’s documentary followed the project to digitally delve inside the only surviving library from the ancient world. The 1,800 papyrus scrolls of the title were found in Herculaneum, which lies a few miles along the Italian coast and was also hit by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. But Pompeii is the name that gets bums on seats, so she’s lumbered with it. Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelation, review: a misleading title − but a fascinating subject | The Telegraph
05142024 Naples (ITALY) - The intervention is part of a broader program of intervention proposals aimed at relaunching the Campania capital: in particular, it is an integral part of the project called "Napoli Porta Est", which also includes the infrastructural upgrade of the intermodal exchange hub Centrale/Garibaldi. The opportunity to implement the urban regeneration of the abandoned railway yard, developing new public and private functions in a strategic and highly interconnected area. Naples Garibaldi-Porta Est Complex and the Urban Regeneration of the Railway Areas and Design of the New Headquarter of Regione Campania | arch daily
05152024 Located in a strategic position on the Via Latina, Teano was considered by the ancients as one of the major cities of internal Campania. Strenuous opponent of the Samnites first and later the Romans, the city was finally conquered by the latter. Roman medicine laid a solid foundation for successors to build upon, and many Roman medical practices are still used today albeit they have been upgraded in various ways. 5 Ancient Roman Medical Practices Still in Use Today | The Collector
05162024 At Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), the new space, located on the ground floor in the Boarding Area, welcomes travellers with authentic signature street food and ready-to-wear pastries that represent the roots of the chef. Babà, snowflake, shortcrust pastry, Neapolitan pastiera for dessert; supplì, cuoppo, cuzzetiello, parmigiana. Antonino Il Banco di Cannavacciuolo | Gesac - Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli
05172024 All flight schedules from John F Kennedy International , New York , USA to Naples International Airport, Italy. This route is operated by 1 airline(s), and the flight time is 8 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 4414 miles. Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is the fourth largest airport in Italy. You can fly to 125 destinations with 44 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic. Direct (non-stop) flights from New York to Naples | FlightsFrom.com
05182024 One of Gennaro Esposito’s signature dishes. At La Torre del Saracino, in the seaside town of Vico Equense, the chef uses more than a pound and a half of Mediterranean rockfish, shrimps, squid and prawns (slow-cooking, then squeezing them). Once all the seafood and San Marzano tomatoes are left to simmer on the stove top, for several hours, he adds a mix of as many as 15 different pasta shapes. The 25 Essential Pasta Dishes to Eat in Italy | The New York Times
05192024 Elsewhere in the world, pasta al pomodoro is seen as Italy’s “symbol of national identity par excellence,” an Italian historian writes in “A Short History of Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce”, despite its origins as a regional specialty predating Italian unification by several decades, a creation of Naples. The dish was brought to the United States by Neapolitan immigrants in the late 19th century before it was fully embraced by their compatriots in the Italian north. How a ‘Strange,’ ‘Evil’ Fruit Came to Define Italy’s Cuisine | T Magazine
05202024 The director Paolo Sorrentino is back in Cannes festival for the seventh time with “Parthenope,” a love letter to his native Naples but also, as he puts it, a film about his “missed youth”. Is Sorrentino’s first female-centric film. Why? “In thinking of a modern hero, it came naturally to me that it would be a heroine. The protagonist, is your alter ego of sorts in this feminine epic, a film so clearly around a woman. Paolo Sorrentino on Making His First ‘Feminine Epic’ With Cannes Film ‘Parthenope’ and Directing Gary Oldman: He’s ‘One of the Top Five Actors in the World’ (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
05212024 Guidebook author Laura Thayer: "Sundays spent reading are my favorite days. This is a detail from a ceramic panel in Amalfi that I walk by every day. It depicts the procession of Sant’Andrea in Amalfi. But only recently did I notice the woman reading in the lower right of the busy scene. She’s me! Now I notice her every time I go by." I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting. | Business Insider
05222024 From a piazza in the town of Castellabate on the Cilento coast of Italy, you may lift your eyes over the rim of your cappuccino and drink in a panorama of sky and Mediterranean Sea from Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro. Of course, people do die in the Cilento, but they also live longer than most, thanks to the Mediterranean Diet, first studied in these parts. Cinematic, Undiscovered, Cilento | The New York Times
05232024 With the opening of the airport to commercial flights this summer, planning a trip to Salerno has never been easier. A brand-new airport built to be one of the most eco-friendly airports in Europe thanks to its high energy efficiency and reduced emissions standards, Aeroporto Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi will be located just south of Salerno. Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Salerno, the Often Overlooked Gateway to the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
05242024 A study of the ancient olive trees on Capri has led to the discovery of previously unknown olive varieties. The research followed more than a decade of restoration work done by L’Oro di Capri in the abandoned olive groves on the western part of the Italian island. Ancient Olive Groves on Capri Are Reservoirs of Biodiversity | Olive Oil Times
05252024 Midday in Ischia. The sun blazes in the Mediterranean sky, drenching the island’s tufo walls and red rust terracotta in light. Now and again, a voice calls out in dialect. The distant buzz of a Vespa comes and goes, weaving its way through the hum of the cicadas. As the shadows lengthen, evening beckons... Welcome to high summer. Victoria Beckham | facebook.com/watch
05262024 Discover the new items from J’Adore Napoli at "nss newsstand" in Naples - Piazza San Pasquale - and online at the "nss store website". An alternative itinerary for those arriving in the city, whether they are tourists for a few hours or new inhabitants, from new culinary cults to cultural representations, and then again music, craftsmanship, and modernity. The ensemble of everything that contributes to creating the modern Neapolitan culture is enclosed in a pocket guide. Naples: A City Reinvented | Il Mattino
05272024 The KNT SS24 collection, designed by the twins Mariano and Walter De Matteis, is a journey that begins in Procida and turns its gaze across the sea, westwards. The Mediterranean colours of the Gulf of Naples light up a collection somewhere between tradition and the future, in a virtuous balance between formal and informal clothing: careful tailoring and a great focus on materials, as the family tradition dictates. Feature: Kiton KNT Presents Spring/Summer 2024 Collection | GR8T
05282024Overcrowding can be an issue so hiring a private guide can offer a more exclusive excursion. The Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel works with one of two remaining Franciscan friars. Fra Marcus, born in Germany but living in Italy since the 1980s, can show you historic relics, the library, and other areas off-limits to others, creating not only a one-of-a-kind tour but a respite in the middle of a busy—albeit beautiful—tourist town. The Amalfi Coast Is Stressful. Here’s How You Can Actually Enjoy Yourself | Fodor's Travel
05292024Drawings of gladiators believed to have been made by children inspired by watching battles at the amphitheatre are among the latest discoveries in the ruins of the ancient Roman city. During excavations at I’Insula dei Casti Amanti other drawings were found on a long wall. The director of Pompeii’s archaeological park, said the drawings were probably done by one or more of the children who played in what was a courtyard. Drawings depicting gladiators among latest discoveries at Pompeii | The Guardian
05302024 Set against the perfect seaside backdrop of the Marechiaro coast, an Amazon-like siren of Naples slumbers peacefully. She slides on a sequined mini dress trimmed in feathers and crystal bedecked heels to dance lithely through the warm, seductive Neapolitan air. Countless hours can be spent recovering and lounging outside the neighboring 19th-century neoclassical Villa Doria d’Angri. The Attico | nss magazine
05312024 We surveyed thousands of locals about eating out in their city to help us come up with a brand-new ranking of the world’s best cities for food, and Naples was rated the very best for its quality and affordability. If there’s one thing Italy is known for, it’s pizza, and there are none better than the margheritas that are pulled, flipped and charred in Naples. It’s official: this European city is best in the world for food | Time Out
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