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Three times each year the faithful of Naples pray for “the Miracle of the Blood” on the first Sunday in May, on Sept. 19 when they celebrate their patron saint San Gennaro and again on Dec. 16 which is the anniversary of the 1631 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. During these sacred events prayers are offered for the blood in San Gennaro’s reliquary to l...

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Ischia, the largest of the Phlegrean Islands, has – as long as man can remember – been considered the European capital of wellbeing. Its springs and ancient natural baths offer intense pleasure and relaxation, in any season, to those looking to combine the best of wellness and spa treatments, enogastronomy, idyllic scenery and even sport activity,...

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If in 2023 the trending Italian dish abroad was 'cacio e pepe', things are now changing. Get ready for an invasion of Spaghetti alla Nerano. The dish originated in the 1950s at the trattoria Da Maria Grazia in Marina del Cantone, the beach of Nerano.  A summer classic and a symbol of the cuisine of the Amalfi Coast, the dish is experiencing a renai...

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Italy has more than its share of legendary drives for the perfect Italy road trip. Many of the country's most spectacular routes are well traversed, first by the Romans and then by the subsequent civilizations and peoples who followed, carving out picturesque paths that offer much more than a means of getting from A to B. While some are particularl...

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Madonna will fund an artistic project involving youths, she announced during her 66th birthday celebrations in Pompeii. While touring the Pompeii archeological park Friday with its director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the American pop star met a group of teenagers involved in “Sogno di Volare,” or “Dream of Flying."  As part of the project now in its fou...

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The Italian Government established the National Committee “Neapolis 2500” with the aim of celebrating the history, culture and art of Naples, as well as its contribution to the development of Italy’s historical and artistic heritage and the formation of Italian identity.  This initiative is part of the 25th centenary of the founding of ancient Neap...

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Italy's gritty port city of Naples has attracted visitors since ancient times. Today, it's the gateway to the amazing Amalfi coast, and tourist hotspots like the cliffside village of Positano. And it's also close to  the ancient city of Pompeii, which was buried beneath the volcanic ashes spewed by Mount Vesuvius, during an eruption nearly 2,000 ye...

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In early July, the southern Italian town of Scorrano is transformed into a kaleidoscopic light display. To celebrate the patron saint Santa Domenica, giant architectural structures studded with lightbulbs known as luminarie are erected. There are castellated entrance gates, arched tunnels, rose windows and domes decorated in multicoloured lights so...

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Naples, Italy, often seems to be snubbed, overlooked, or underrated. Most travelers use it as a base for tours to Pompeii or the picturesque villages clinging to the Amalfi Coast. Still, they need to explore the city’s charms. During my visit, I saw and highly recommend Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, but I am so thankful I added three wonderful days...

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Ahh, the Amalfi Coast. There are few other regions in Italy—make that Europe—that conjure up such alluring I’m-on-vacation images by name only. But for those who haven’t yet been, it’s helpful to know that the Amalfi Coast can be pricey and the summer months (and increasingly, shoulder seasons) can be intensely crowded. It’s also quite a large area...

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