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According to the Neapolitan proverb ‘meglio murì sazzio ca campà diùno’, it’s better to die full than live hungry. Eating and drinking here is a ritual that’s been linking the city’s neighbourhoods for centuries — in the streets in the form of pizza al portafoglio, on the tables of trattorias as a plate of pasta, potatoes and provola cheese and at...

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"On Monday, August 6th, four thousand bottles of wine disappeared into the depths of the Gulf of Naples, lowered to more than 40 metres below sea level." This is how Francesco Lerro, a Neapolitan entrepreneur, began to realise his dream of transforming the seabed into an underwater winery. This project brings the ageing of wine, oil, and vinegar to...

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Naples is a city famous for its rich culinary heritage, which goes from decadent, complex dishes to easy, quick, and equally delicious street food options, all perfect to delight our taste buds. Among these, the panino Napoletano holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. However, many may not know that this beloved sandwich...

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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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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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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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Like many people, Lucy Laucht felt her life shift the first time she went to southern Italy. The photographer — originally from the UK but by then living in New York — had been to Milan once for work, but in 2016 she had what she calls her “first proper trip”: Capri and the Amalfi Coast. “I so clearly remember that first experience,” she says. “Lan...

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In a number of cities around the world, underground stations have become places for artistic experimentation, from Moscow to Taiwan, via London and Stockholm. In Italy, Naples takes the lead in presenting the most captivating and well-developed project related to this theme. The project known as Le Stazioni dell'Arte (The Art Stations) has successf...

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Italian archaeologists have discovered well-preserved Roman mosaics along the seafloor off the coast of Naples. The artworks hark back to the ancient city of Baiae, a formerly debaucherous town that, similar to what Las Vegas is today, was once home to all-night parties and lavish villas belonging to the social elite, such as former emperors Julius...

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