Category: 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.

  • Italy’s A3 Autostrada Near Completion 50 Years After Project Began

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    It’s been called the “shame of Italy” and for good reason. The A3 autostrada, a 443km highway that is to connect Salerno to Reggio Calabria, has been under construction since 1966. Faulty construction and mafia meddling by both the Camorra and ‘Ndragheta factions have caused numerous delays during the nearly 50 years since the project…

    A section of Italy's A3 autostrada
  • 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 citizen, I love writing about…

  • Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast

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    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 Coast. This coastal road links Sorrento…

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  • Five Best Things to See and Do On the Amalfi Coast

    With its rough coastline, deep blue sea, and color-drenched markets and hillsides, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most amazing destinations in Italy.

    Aerial view of Amalfi Coast