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Victims who perished in Pompeii after the devastating AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have been killed by a simultaneous earthquake, research has suggested. Scholars have debated for decades whether seismic activity occurred during the eruption of Vesuvius in southern Italy nearly 2,000 years ago, and not just before it, as reported by Pliny th...

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Boasting a long tradition that goes back three centuries, pizza in Naples is not only a popular food, it is an integral part of the city's history. It was created to allow the less well-off to have a quick, inexpensive meal. The True Neapolitan Pizza Association has since 1984 steadfastly defended the originality of this precious food and spread it...

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There is no shortage of ideas for pleasantly spending time in Naples. Between experiences to be had in the most fascinating of cities and thrills to be had, if you are looking for things to do with your family in Naples, the opportunities will not be long in coming. There are of course important museums, some designed for the little ones, but also...

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Seemingly overnight, Elena Ferrante — or rather, the novelist writing as Elena Ferrante — found worldwide acclaim. Her novels were everywhere: You couldn’t swing a tote bag without spotting one of her pastel-hued paperbacks on the subway, at the beach, in the airport. The four novels that make up the Neapolitan quartet rocketed her to fame. Beginni...

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Anacapri, barricaded and set on the heights of the island of Capri, is a place where time really seems to have stopped, even in ecstasy in front of its beauty. Far from the tourist frenzy of the nearby and highly sought after Capri, this charming village offers an authentic and wild experience, steeped in tradition and natural beauty. With its cobb...

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Despite its name, pasta alla Genovese is a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine. The dish, also referred to simply as la Genovese, is characterized by its white sauce made from onions and beef, and it is commonly used to dress pasta, particularly ziti or mezzane. The true origin of Pasta alla Genovese is surrounded by various theories, many of wh...

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Amalfi’s oldest cloister , that of the Capuchin monastery, has been restored and is now the site of an accommodation facility, theAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. Located just a 10-minute walk from the center of Amalfi, the ancient, 13th-century building retains its distinctive historical features intact, including a striking Baroque church...

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The best-known Italian wines may indeed be red - Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco and Amarone immediately come to mind - but the country’s white wines are no less special. While some who read these words may think that Italian whites are simple and less than remarkable, thanks in large part to the volumes of Pinot Grigio being produced in...

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In the past, it was considered an excellent remedy for headaches, and some even say for stomach disorders too. However, the tradition of lemon coffee is very ancient, and if we focus on the renowned Amalfi Coast, we understand that there is much more to discover. Have you ever heard of lemon gardens? Along the Amalfi Coast, between Amalfi, Cetara, ...

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The pastel-painted villages and cliffs terraced with lemon groves of Italy’s Amalfi Coast attract some five million tourists a year. But while the coastline is dreamy, the journey there is not. The easiest way to reach cities like Amalfi and Positano is to fly into Naples airport and then take a time-consuming combination of trains and buses to rea...

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