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Italy is a country that offers a wealth of attractions for tourists, from its rich cultural heritage to its stunning natural scenery and a virtually limitless number of places to visit. Some of them are not as well known as others. This is one of the hidden gems. Just about everyone is familiar with its most touted attractions: the Colosseum in Rom...

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Concern is mounting over the risk of an eruption on a sprawling volcanic area close to Naples after the area was struck by the strongest earthquake in 40 years. Seismic activity on Campi Flegrei, a constellation of ancient volcanic craters, has intensified over the past year and especially in recent months, with more than 80 events occurring in the...

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With its frescoed ceilings, monumental staircase, luminous rooms and unbeatable collection, the Museo Nazionale Archeologico Napoli (MANN) is the mecca for archeo-lovers, Roman history buffs and wannabe Indiana Jones. Ever since its 1777 founding, MANN has been the final destination for all things ancient in the Greco-Roman world, and without a dou...

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It’s sometimes the fate of a single city to epitomise an era: Berlin in the 1920s, perhaps, or London in the 1960s. So which one would represent our own period of ecological anxiety, true crime and fake news? I’d wager it’s one you might not suspect: Naples. In terms of cultural clout, the place is booming. The city’s famous bay, flanked by Mount V...

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We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

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Did you know that Italy has a royal palace that rivals Versailles in size and splendor? Located about 40 minutes north of Naples, the Reggia di Caserta was built in the 18th century by King Charles III (known as Charles of Bourbon), who looked to the famous French palace for inspiration. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the Reggia di Caserta has 1,200...

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Have you ever wondered if there is a proper way to interpret the Neapolitan song genre? If we did an interview, everyone would have a different idea because there isn't an answer. As Pino Daniele's song said: - "Napul'è mille culure" (Napoli is a thousand colors) and therefore, this will also be the way of interpreting its heritage of songs, brough...

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Have you ever wondered what lies within a museum? Naturally, this is the question we all ask ourselves before any visit: what will I see? What are my expectations? Will there be something beautiful or interesting? Perhaps we’ve already skimmed through a book or brochure and have some idea of what to expect, maybe even a planned route. However, the...

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Why are the Italian proverbs of Naples so famous and widespread? Beautiful Naples has a history, a culture, a sense of irony and a tradition unique in the world and proverbs are the tool that keeps them alive and that has made them, over time, popular even outside the city. Let’s give it a try, how many of you can pronounce and translate A dark hea...

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Many tourists focus on the most famous destinations of Naples and its surroundings, but there is a less known and less visible side of Nisida that deserves to be known: we are talking about Porto Paone. Nisida is home to the juvenile prison and can only be visited at certain times during organized visits.  What does the name Nisida mean?  The name...

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