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Deep below the bustling city streets of Naples, Italy, researchers used futuristic sounding technology to reveal an ancient Greek tomb that archaeologists for years knew existed but have been unable to access, according to Live Science. The area currently known as Naples was first called Cumae, the first ancient Greek colony in Italy. Around 650 BC...

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South of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento, lies Cilento (pronounced chee-lento). Cilento, Italy encompasses a coastal subregion of Campania that stretches from the town of Paestum to the Marina di Camerota, with a lush and hilly national park inland. The region has a lot to offer travelers looking for a serene and authentic Southern Italian e...

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Nestled along the scenic Bay of Naples, Herculaneum beckons you with its captivating history and archaeological wonders. Situated in southern Italy, just a stone's throw away from Naples, this ancient Roman city provides a compelling destination for those seeking to delve into the past. When Vesuvius unleashed its fury, Herculaneum was caught in th...

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Bring your walking shoes and a light jacket and get ready to head underground! Underneath the streets of Naples lies a labyrinth of ancient aqueducts, catacombs, and bomb shelters. It’s a hidden city worth exploring. Naples has been continuously occupied for over 2,000 years. The current city is like a stone tiramisu, with layers upon layers of his...

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"See Naples and then die": this is how the German poet Johan Wolfgang van Goethe described the UNESCO World Heritage city. The city of the sun, with its breathtaking landscapes, its history and its people offers its visitors an unforgettable experience. f you want to spend a weekend in a breathtaking setting, full of good food and discovering the N...

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If Luigia Colucci, one of Ron DeSantis’s Italian great-grandmothers, tried to emigrate to the US today, she most likely couldn’t meet current standards to enter the country – the same standards that her great-grandson has promised to further restrict if elected to the White House. Nevertheless, the official announcement that DeSantis will run for t...

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At 10.37pm on 4 May the man who lives in Diego Maradona’s head threw open the window of his flat in the Spanish Quarter district in Naples for the first time in months, erupting in a cathartic scream as the city celebrated another moment in its rebirth.  Ciro Maiello, a 50-year-old pork butcher, moved to the apartment block featuring a giant mural...

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Finding an affordable destination to visit in Italy can be challenging. Italy is a popular vacation spot, attracting visitors from all over the globe. And demand drives up prices! But there is one idyllic spot in Italy where prices are still attractive to budget travelers: Naples.   Research conducted by the expert travel team at Bounce has found t...

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The Amalfi Coast is a magical part of Southern Italy dotted with vibrant cliff-hugging towns, all overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It has been the destination for legendary figures arriving by private yachts to enjoy strolling the narrow cobblestone streets, eating leisurely meals, having an aperitivo on a bustling piazza, and escaping to dramatic v...

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Rome is a city steeped in history, culture, and architectural beauty. But if you want to take a day trip from Rome to explore even more of Italy’s rich history, you should consider visiting Pompeii. This ancient city is located about 150 miles from Rome and is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.  Pompeii was famously destroyed by the...

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