There are moments in a city’s life when events align in ways that are both symbolic and tangible. For Naples, 2025 has become such a year. The southern Italian city, often defined by its contradictions – ancient yet restless, beautiful yet chaotic – is experiencing a period of renewed attention and momentum. 

From celebrating 2,500 years since its founding, to winning another national soccer title, and preparing to host one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions, Naples is fully owning the spotlight it’s been placed under. What might appear as coincidence is, in fact, part of a broader story about a city reclaiming its role on the national and international stage.