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Naples

Naples, the famous southern city in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, is the capital of the region of Campania. Learn more about Naples (Napoli) by browsing these posts.

Pino Daniele, Soul of Naples

Si ‘mmuore solo quanno ‘o munno nun s’aricorda più di te. Se no, ci si allontana solo fisicamente. "You die only when the world doesn't remember you anymore...otherwise you only move away physically." This quote — partly in Neapolitan and partly in Italian — appears in a video tribute to ...

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Naples 101: Brief Guide to Naples

Although Naples is the third-largest city in Italy, it is not as well known as its more popular neighbors to the north, like Rome, Florence, and Venice. That's why we've brought in guest poster Gabriella Sannino to tell us the basics about her adopted hometown. Naples 101 As an Italian ...

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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast

Italy is full of scenic drives. There are the honey-colored sunsets of Tuscany, sepia-toned ruins of Ostia, and the snow-capped cityscapes of Torino. But if you want a ride with the bluest of blues then the only place to find yourself is along Campania’s La Costiera Amalfitana, The Amalfi ...

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Spain Conquers Italy

Large parts of Italy were once united under the Spanish flag, with conquests in Naples and Sicily by the houses of Aragon and Bourbon, among others. Even Milan and Parma were under Spanish rule at one point. I confess that I am not an expert on Spain's influence on Italy, so you may want to read ...

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