NOVEMBER 2025

THE ARCHIVES OF THE WORLD'S
OLDEST BANK

11012025 Three hundred and thirty archive rooms, around 80 kilometers (50 miles) of shelves, documents with 17 million names, hundreds of thousands of payments and detailed accounts: The archive of the Banco di Napoli is unique – a vault full of memories and stories, a reflection of the development of Naples and southern Italy from 1600 to the present day. «The historical archive of the Banco di Napoli is the world's largest collection of banking documents.» And the Treccani, Italy's definitive encyclopedia, calls the bank the «oldest credit institution in Europe.» A trip to the archives of the world's oldest bank reveals a story of a lost Caravaggio and a city of tall tales | NZZ

11022025 This project called Azienda Agricola Pompeii is a private/public partnership between Feudi and the municipality with winery and ageing taking place onsite. Agronomist Pierpaolo Sirch uses a technique called ‘gentle pruning’ that is meant to extend the life of the vines. The grapes used are supposedly ones that existed in Roman times and the wines will be aged in amphora but it will be in a modern style: no spices, resin, honey or ageing for decades.  Sup Pompeii! Henry Jeffreys on Feudi's ancient Roman wine project | The Buyer

11032025 The cookbook invites readers into Franco’s world, detailing his personal story, his philosophy, his recipes, and the birth of his now legendary restaurant. Packed with rich storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and pizza recipes; his dough recipe, and his close relationships with his local suppliers. The team included an agronomist and a nutritionist. “I needed to have science by my side, because as well as making a great pizza purely for its deliciousness, I also wanted to make the perfect pizza from the point of view of health and environmental issues.” Franco Pepe, the pizza pro from Chef's Table, has an unusual (but healthy!) recipe for you | Phaidon

11042025 Training to methodologies of narratology and literary criticism: how to use sources, data, and critical skills to approach ancient and medieval sources and cultures. How ‘medical schools’ functioned in the Middle Ages, starting with that of Salerno. Issues directly related to the historical knowledge of medicinal plants and the practical and scientific traditions associated with their use, including insights into their application in recent pharmacological developments. "The Memory and Myth of Medical Knowledge in the Premodern Era: The ‘Salerno Medical School’ in the Euro-Mediterranean Context and Beyond” | Centre for Medieval Arts and Rituals

11052025 'The Apotheosis of the Bourbon Dynasty' acquisition represents one of the most important recent restitutions to Italian public collections. The painting will be one of the protagonists of the exhibition Tutto torna!, in the spaces of the Royal Palace of Caserta, with the aim of presenting to the public the most significant new acquisitions and restitutions to the museum heritage of the Bourbon complex. A form of recomposition of the iconographic and architectural narrative imagined by Vanvitelli for the royal palace, a fundamental piece of its historical identity. A new work for the Royal Palace of Caserta: acquired the Apotheosis of the Bourbons by Fedele Fischetti | Finestre sull'Arte

11062025 Campania’s trio of Taurasi, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino in the Irpinia region receive the majority of critical acclaim, but while that acclaim is deserved, they tend to overshadow what is, in reality, a much more complex region than we’re led to believe. It’s a land bursting at the seams with historical grape varieties, pre-phylloxera vines, volcanic terroirs – and winemakers working  hard to unlock the success of their better-known peers in the Irpinian DOCGs. Another Campania: The varying shades of a volcanic terroir | Decanter

11072025 Brianò, the brut sparkling wine from Palazzo Marchesale, is a collaboration between oenologists Stefano Ferrante and Danilo Trabucco, crafted exclusively from 100% Asprinio grapes. These grapes are harvested early from vines cultivated in the traditional alberata style on the Benfidi and Vanacore families’ land in the Aversa countryside. Using 20-meter-high scalilli (ladders), the grapes are handpicked and vinified for sparkling wine production. Cantine Palazzo Marchesale: The Heritage of Asprinio from Married Grape Vines | The Chosen Table

11082025 Authentic, democratic and pop, Il Barcadero is the perfect address for those looking to enjoy an exceptional space without the need for particularly elaborate drinks or gourmet delicacies. Set on the island of Megaride and surrounded by the beauty of the Borgo Marinaro, the bar extends along the pier connected to the mainland, offering one of the most beautiful views in the city: a sweeping panorama of Vesuvius. Five Beautiful Bars For an Outdoor Aperitivo in Naples | ELLE Decor

11092025 Along with ruling the seas, Amalfi once ruled Europe’s paper. Since the 13th century, artisan have been making carta bambagina, a handmade paper pulped rags of cotton, linen, and hemp so soft. Walk the Ruga Nova Mercatorum as far as it goes and keep walking until you hear the sound of running water - you can get a glimpse of production at the Museo della Carta. This in the site of a centuries-old workshop. Today, only Cartiera Amatruda is the last remaining paper maker. Is The Amalfi Coast Really Worth It? Here’s Why One Travel Writer Says Yes | Forbes

11102025 Overlooking the azure waters of the Amalfi Coast, Hotel Santa Caterina is a family-owned establishment that has been welcoming guests since 1904. Its rooms, adorned with traditional Italian decor, offer breathtaking sea views. The hotel’s private beach club, accessible via an elevator carved into the cliffside, provides a unique and luxurious seaside experience. This hotel exemplifies the charm and elegance of the Amalfi Coast. Travel like Becca Bloom: 6 hotels and destinations visited by the ‘Queen of Richtok’ | Tatler Asia

11112025 Little details and hidden meanings came to define their wedding, which took place last September in the Italian town of Sorrento. The seaside destination appealed to the couple for more than just its Old World charm and picturesque perch on the Bay of Naples. Everyone stayed at Villa Astor, a clifftop property that was once the home of William Waldorf Astor, the ceremony in the villa’s lush exotic gardens, which are landscaped around Roman ruins. Loren Teetelli & Austin Harris’s Seaside Sorrento Wedding | Town & Country

11122025 Walking Capri’s narrow streets in November reveals architecture that mirrors the landscape’s impossibility. Whitewashed cubic buildings cascade down clifftops like scattered sugar cubes. Terracotta roofs catch amber morning light. Wooden shutters in faded blues and greens frame windows overlooking vertical drops to cobalt water. The village’s golden hour transformation occurs twice daily, at 7am and 5pm, when limestone walls glow phosphorescent against darkening sea. This tiny island 19 miles from Naples loses 90% of visitors in November | World Day

11132025 What I found in this small, quiet corner of the Amalfi Coast was much more than a project or a “volunteering opportunity.” It was a turning point. ACARBIO is an organization in the hills of Tramonti, dedicated to preserving local biodiversity and culture, promoting sustainability, and creating opportunities for youth and volunteers to engage in meaningful work. "It’s about people. It’s about place. It’s about the connection between the two, and how small actions, when done with heart and intention, can create real change and I will bring that back home." Finding Myself: Xenia’s 10 Months at ACARBIO | Biodiversità CieloMareTerra.it

11142025 A potential 107% tariff on Italian pasta imports could cause companies to withdraw from US market – and for US producers to raise their prices. This news hit harder for Americans who love Italian food. American shoppers might not see their favorite brands in the Italian aisle come January – including Rummo, which some celiacs claim makes the “best” gluten-free spaghetti, out of a corn and brown rice mixture. ‘I’m now a one-issue voter’: US shoppers fear Italian pasta tariff will cause shortage | The Guardian

11152025 This summer, a team of resident archaeologists resumed their work on Paestum’s sanctuary area, near the old city walls, which had disappeared from view for centuries. The sanctuary was discovered on private farmland within the boundaries of the archaeological park. This autumn, the Italian archaeologist Tiziana D’Angelo and her team are embarking on the culmination of the dig. The site will allow to “reconstruct the transformation” of Poseidonia/Paestum, from its Greek founding to its Roman reinvention: the subject of an exhibition at the Paestum museum in early 2026. In southern Italy, a long-planned excavation is revealing the secrets of an ancient Greek sanctuary | The Art Newspaper

11162025 Kimbo, the iconic Neapolitan coffee brand, becomes an integral part of the story thanks to an innovative product placement project. The bar owned by the show's co-protagonist Bignè (Antonio Gerardi) – a symbolic meeting place for key conversations among the characters – is a Kimbo-branded space for socializing and connecting. In the series' script, as in everyday life, coffee rituals accompany every social moment, reinforcing authenticity of the scene while showcasing Italian culture in a contemporary and international way. Kimbo Coffee stars in Hotel Costiera, set in Positano. / The notable series is co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Lux Vide, a Fremantle Group company | prLeap

11172025 After arriving at the Sant’Angelo port, the couple walked up to Il Giardino del Nonno for a breathtaking dinner as the sun descended in front of them. “Somewhere between the shock and the romance, we looked around and jokingly said, ‘Imagine if we got married here,’” the bride reminisces. As fate would have it, two years later in mid-summer, the couple returned to the very spot where Nick had knelt and sealed their fate. In the high neck of Ischia Jasmine and Nick tied the knot in an intimate, golden-age summer wedding. This designer bride wore Christopher Esber and a Birth of Venus-inspired veil for her Ischia wedding | Vogue Australia

11182025 Pietro Macellaro is deeply rooted in the Upper Cilento, in Piaggine, a location at the foot of Monte Cervati, surrounded by ancient beech forests, rivers, and wildlife. However, his work is known far beyond Italian borders, thanks to collaborations with renowned international chefs and the opening of outlets abroad. He was the first to envision pastry-making as the pinnacle of agricultural work, specifically that of a four-hectare farm. He revolutionized Cilento pastry-making by using mainly certified organic products – extra virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and aromatic herbs – self-produced on his farm. Returns to Cilento and transforms family shop into a cutting-edge pastry shop: the story of Pietro Macellaro | Gambero Rosso International

11192025 Chest at the city center of Benevento. The 'super Museo del Sannio' is about to be born, an evolution of the province's most important exhibition site. A place that will soon become even richer thanks to the prestigious Egyptian section. The Rocca dei Rettori will become an art gallery. The exhibition will follow historical eras: starting from prehistory and protohistory immediately after entering the Cloister of Santa Sofia, exhibits from the Samnite, late antique, Lombard, early medieval ages, up to more recent times. The Sannio Super Museum: A New Era | Il Mattino

11202025 While it is primarily known for its vibrant summer atmosphere, Positano also offers a magical winter retreat. Official sources highlight that the Amalfi Coast, including Positano, is one of Italy’s top choices for a winter seaside holiday. The region boasts mild temperatures and scenic views, making it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy winter coastal experiences. Positano Unites Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Calabria, and Campania in Offering the Ultimate Italian Winter Sun Escape: Your Dreamy Getaway Awaits, But Only If You Act Fast! | Travel and Tour World

11212025 Galleria Solito launches a new exhibition program with the group show “Male Extinction”, featuring works by five artists: to encompass the entire former Lanificio complex at Naples Porta Capuana, a Unesco-listed site. Recent studies by several geneticists suggest that the Y chromosome - a key factor in determining a person's gender - is starting to deteriorate. Evidence has emerged of a powerful role held by women dating as far back as the Stone Age. Within this context, the contemporary art exhibition is presented as a rediscovery of an innate and untamed Self. When women reconnect with their inner lives, the term “wild” should no longer be interpreted in its contemporary sense of “uncontrolled.” Instead, it signifies the natural vitality that forms the very foundation of the feminine soul. "Male Extintion" | Artforum Artguide

11222025 Originating from the Procida island near Naples, this pesto is a sauce consisting of lemon (both juice and zest), crushed garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarse salt, basil leaves, parsley, and olive oil. The lemon introduces a bright, citrusy note to the sauce that is particularly enjoyable with seafood dishes. Pestolimò often served with pasta, but it can also be used as a marinade for poultry and fish, a spread for sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, or a dressing for salads. Its versatility and fresh, vibrant taste have made it a popular choice in many contemporary Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Lemon pesto (Pesto di limone) | TasteAtlas

11232025 Yvonne Carbonaro book is a compendium of the culinary history of the region through the centuries. Reference is made both to classical, medieval, renaissance, and contemporary literary texts, including Neapolitan songs and legends handed down over time. The result is almost a historical novel in which the city is the protagonist and where the characters - kings, princesses, cooks, gastronomes and poets, together with the population - tell, directly or indirectly, of sumptuous banquets as well as of popular dishes that we still find today on our tables. Food Tells The Story Of Naples | Kairós Edizioni Shop

11242025 The installation, designed by architectural studio TANAT, reduces and reinterprets the scale of the city, the volcano, and the gulf. Ranieri Lava Stone, a specialist in volcanic stone, plays an integral role in the project, contributing its technical knowledge and craftsmanship in fabrication. The collaboration positions the material not only as a medium but also as an active component of the design process, linking traditional Neapolitan artisanal techniques with contemporary experimentation. totemic sculptures compose volcanic stone landscape for site-specific installation in naples | designboom

11252025 There’s renewed energy in the air: in the revived Quartieri Spagnoli, in the opening of bold new cultural spaces, and in a generation of Neapolitans reinterpreting tradition through food, design and hospitality. The city’s hotels reflect this shift: a compelling mix of noble palazzi and contemporary spaces, where faded frescoes meet sharp interiors, and local craft is celebrated with quiet confidence. These aren’t cookie-cutter stays — they’re extensions of the city itself: vibrant, surprising and utterly original. 19 of the best hotels in Naples | The Times

11262025 Chardonnay is not the only food-friendly white wine on the market as proven by this elegantly structured Coda di Volpe produced from the eponymous native grape from the Campania region. A layered sip of ripe peach, white flower, lime zest and hint of minerality makes Fontanavecchia Sannio Coda di Volpe PDO a versatile pairing for holiday occasions from appetizers through to dessert. 8 Underrated Italian Wines For Perfect Holiday Pairings | Forbes

11272025 GESAC and Museo Madre today inaugurate a new collaboration that brings a part of the museum directly inside Naples Airport, offering travelers an unexpected encounter with contemporary art. The first work on display is Le massacre du printemps (2020) by Mathilde Rosier, an intense and symbol-rich video installation where dance, rituality, and landscape intertwine to explore the delicate relationship between humans and nature. Mathilde Rosier. Le massacre du printemps | Museo Madre

11282025 Mastroberardino 2018 Stilèma Riserva Aglianico (Taurasi) - An irresistibly savory nose with hot tar, low tide and petrol, then bursts with juicy, almost spicy figs and plums. The palate turns warmer and sweeter with bright ripe red berries and citrus, bound up in sleek tannins are nonetheless powerful, polished wrought iron. The Stiléma project has always been intriguing, and this Taurasi only adds to the excitement. The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2025 | Wine Enthusiast

11292025 WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer, features photographer Elena Bianca Zagari's compelling documentation of Neapolitan womanhood, exploring themes of care, play, and rebellion through intimate visual storytelling. The platform highlights how Zagari captures the complex experiences of women in Naples, Italy, revealing the multifaceted nature of their daily lives and cultural identity. The arts platform, which serves as WeTransfer's creative showcase, continues to spotlight diverse international photographers. Documenting care, play and rebellion in Neapolitan womanhood | WePresent

11302025 The Reggia di Caserta will host from December 2025, in the Grand Gallery of the Royal Palace, the exhibition Queens: plots of culture and diplomacy between Naples and Europe. More than 200 works from Italian and international museums and institutions will be on display. An event that aims to celebrate the role of its sovereigns over the centuries.The museum, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, will thus close 2025 with an exhibition dedicated to the queens, between the 18th century and the first half of the 20th century. At the Palace of Caserta, more than 200 works celebrate the role of sovereigns | Finestre sull'Arte