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“See Naples and die!” The famous saying, popularised by 18th-century German writer Goethe, is an affectionate nod to the beauty of the southern Italian port city, enveloped by its cerulean bay and crowned by Mount Vesuvius. But nowadays, the catchphrase has taken a whole new meaning. As the much-maligned epicentre of Italy’s ferocious Camorra gang,...

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In a cavernous room of the Tombola Vajassa bar, located down a narrow flight of stone stairs off a side street in Naples, 30 or so mostly women sit crammed around small tables, with what look like bingo cards laid out in front of them. On a small stage, a towering figure in a cascading curly wig and silver sequined top, who goes by the name Lady Ta...

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In the heart of Naples, a unique Christmas decoration unfolds every year — the Neapolitan nativity scene. Far beyond a religious tradition, the presepe is an anthropological display that weaves together centuries of history, artistic research, and contemporary resonance. The fascinating genesis of the Neapolitan nativity scene dates back to the ear...

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Who hasn't booked a holiday well in advance, perhaps to save money or to reserve a safe place during peak tourist periods. Booking in advance has many advantages but also many disadvantages, one of which is the unknown 'weather conditions'. It can happen to anyone to book a trip perhaps taking advantage of a bridge or simply a weekend not caring ab...

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Bagnoli, the westernmost quartiere of Naples, lies trapped between the Bay of Pozzuoli and the hill of Posillipo–a thin strip hugging the sea with a view towards the islands of Nisida, Ischia, and Procida. It may sound idyllic on paper, but it takes just a short walk along the coast to understand that this is a place haunted by the blight of abando...

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In Naples, the Christmas season is marked by a delightful array of sweets, with roccocò standing out as a traditional favorite. These treats, which share the spotlight with other popular festive delights like struffoli, raffioli, mostaccioli, and susamielli, are essential to the festive atmosphere in Neapolitan homes.  Characterized by their donut-...

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Naples is flanked by three islands—Capri, Procida, and Ischia. The island of Ischia is a volcanic island off the coast of Naples, originally settled by the Greeks around 770 BC. For visitors, Ischia is a paradise away from the city with natural beauty like thermal parks, long sandy beaches, stunning hiking trails, and lush gardens. You can even exp...

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From a 17th century former church in Naples, Italy, an eclectic sculptor has been intriguing the art world. His name is Jago (born Jacopo Cardillo), a 36-year-old Italian artist, who has earned praise over the last decade for his modern twists on classical art, with pieces like "Look Down (2019)," "Pity (2021)," and "Habemus Hominem" (2009-2016). F...

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Sometimes, you just want to put something different from the usual goodies on your holiday dessert table. Or maybe something new in addition to the usual because if we’re honest, we don’t want to get rid of the pecan pie, cookie trays, chocolate candy, or even the much-maligned fruit cake. But we would like to mix it up a bit and add something unex...

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The image of white Styrofoam boxes on fishermen's boats will soon be destined to disappear. In the Gulf of Naples, the municipalities of Pozzuoli and the island of Procida have joined in the fight against sea pollution.Thanks to European funds, thousands of plastic fish transport crates will be purchased to replace polystyrene ones, which are among...

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