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Oscar winning actress Mira Sorvino told the Los Angeles Italia film festival at the Italian Institute of Culture in California Friday night that her dream is to be Neapolitan like her father and actor Paul and her grandfather Fortunato who lived in Naples' Vomero quarter. "I want to be Italian, or rather Neapolitan, in homage to my father Paul and...

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In the historic center of Naples, young men and women serve as guides at the Duomo and soon at other churches "under restoration and enhancement." Entrance and guided tours are free, and anyone who wishes to donate or become a member is welcome. Many of the guides come from difficult situations. This is a commendable project explained by Don Anton...

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The release of the coffee table book Napoli Amore (Assouline, December 2024) couldn’t have been better timed because it coincides with a recent surge in tourism to Naples. In the past, many travelers to Italy were reluctant to visit Naples because of its historical association with organized crime and reports of overcrowding and grittiness. But the...

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Archaeologists working in Pompeii have unearthed a series of rare, almost life-size frescoes. The discovery provides new clues into the religious life of the city before its destruction by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It includes a large frieze extending across three walls of a banquet hall. The vivid images depict initiation rites for...

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Italy remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in the world, with its cities of art continuing to attract increasing attention from global tourists. This is highlighted in the 2025 Cultural Tourism Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural tourism trends in Italy, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Lear...

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Guests have called Hotel Poseidon in Positano breathtaking and luxurious, but Liliana Mascolo has only ever called it home. A third-generation employee of her family’s hotel, Liliana’s earliest memories recall full-season bookings and a bustling seaview terrace.  “Positano has always been popular,” Liliana says. “But what’s changed are the types of...

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Sinner: the agreement includes a suspension despite acknowledging his innocence San Faustino and the cost of being single in Italy Italy’s new law tackles fake online reviews in tourism and hospitality ITA Airways, inspired by Alitalia Italy promotes sports in schools and reintroduces Youth Games Serious concerns over seismic swarm in the Campi Fl...

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Two 17-year-old Neapolitan teenagers, Matteo Morvillo e Amedeo Valestra, have developed a groundbreaking app called Cucinalo (Cook It), designed to combat food waste by helping users make the most of what they already have in their kitchens. The app, which reads the leftovers in your fridge, suggests recipes based on available ingredients, and give...

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For years, the Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for travellers seeking breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and picturesque villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. While places like Positano and Amalfi continue to draw in throngs of tourists, those looking for a quieter, more authentic experience might find their answer in Castellabate, a hidden gem th...

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Six months after an American man whisked his infant son out of Italy against the mother’s wishes and deliberately withheld the child’s whereabouts, a federal judge ruled this week that the mother can return with the child to her native Italy. The plight of the mother, 46-year-old Claudia Ciampa, has attracted widespread sympathy in Italy, as well a...

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