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The Secret Crypts of Naples: A Journey Through History, Myth, and Mystery

October 14, 2025 - 14:35

Naples is a city captivating with its millennia-old history, rich in legends and traditions. Beneath the surface, among its streets and squares, mysterious and evocative places lie hidden: secret crypts. These subterranean spaces, often hidden from view, tell stories of faith, power, and ancient rites.

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Palazzo Serra di Cassano: art, history, and charm of Naples' historic buildings

October 12, 2025 - 14:30

In the beating heart of Naples, amidst narrow streets and squares that tell centuries of history, stands one of the city's most fascinating historic buildings: Palazzo Serra di Cassano. This majestic building, constructed in the early 18th century, represents one of the finest examples of Neapolitan Baroque architecture, blending elegance,...

Culture

The Battle of Lepanto: The contribution of the Neapolitan galleys was decisive

October 10, 2025 - 13:40

On October 7, 1571, the waters of the Gulf of Corinth were the scene of one of the most momentous naval battles in European history: the Battle of Lepanto. This conflict pitted the powerful fleet of the Ottoman Empire against the Christian coalition of the Holy League, an alliance that united Spain, the Papal States, and Venice.

Theater

San Carlo and the art of theatre in 700th-century Naples

October 6, 2025 - 14:30

In the heart of Naples, the Teatro di San Carlo is not just an architectural monument, but a symbol of the extraordinary cultural flourish the city experienced in the eighteenth century. Built in 1737 by order of Charles III of Bourbon, the Teatro di San Carlo is the oldest opera house in Europe, predating...

Culture

Greek Naples: Discovering the Origins of Partenope

October 5, 2025 - 14:30

When the name "Greek Naples" is mentioned, many immediately imagine an ancient city of columns and myths. Yet behind this formula lies a layering of history, legend, and identity that traces its roots back well before the Roman era. The city's story begins with a sort of "first edition": Parthenope,...

Culture

The Sirens of Naples: Myths, Legends, and the Allure of the Hidden Sea

28 September 2025 - 14:52

Naples, with its rich history spanning from the Greeks to the Romans, from the Middle Ages to the present day, retains an aura of mystery rooted in ancient myths. Among these myths, the figure of the Siren Parthenope stands out, a powerful symbol not only of the beauty and enchantment of the sea,...

Pompei

Pompeii: Special train and giant screen for the canonization of Bartolo Longo

28 September 2025 - 14:49

On the night before a historic event, Pompeii prepares to launch an extraordinary pilgrimage. "At three in the morning, while the city is still asleep, the station will become the starting point for a pilgrimage that will go down in history": this is the promise for October 19, 2025,...

Culture

The Neapolitan dialect that lives on in the streets: swear words and urban poetry

28 September 2025 - 13:33

The Neapolitan dialect is much more than a language: it is a cultural heritage that pulsates through the streets, markets, alleys, and squares of Naples. This language, rich in history and tradition, has its roots in Vulgar Latin and has been enriched over time by Oscan influences...

Curiosities and Pastimes

Naples in Miniature: Stories of Votive Objects and Ex-Votos

26 September 2025 - 18:51

In the heart of Naples, amidst the narrow streets of the historic center and the bustling squares, lies a centuries-old tradition of popular devotion: Neapolitan votive objects and ex-votos. These small treasures, often miniature, tell stories of hope, gratitude, and faith. From the newsstands...

Culture

The Dark Side of Neapolitan Monuments: Talking Statues and Hidden Symbols

25 September 2025 - 15:23

Naples is a fascinating and intriguing city, where every corner tells a story, every alleyway conceals a mystery. In the heart of its historic center, among churches, squares, and monuments, enigmatic symbols and works of art are hidden that speak of faith, alchemy, and popular traditions. These places, often overlooked...

Culture

Castellammare, "Le lettere," Dino De Angelis's new play, will be performed on August 31th.

26 August 2025 - 11:08

The traditional end-of-summer event with Dino De Angelis, a Lucanian artist, narrator, and author—or rather, narrator-author, as he likes to call himself—whom the town of Castellammare di Stabia always welcomes with affection and enthusiasm, returns. This coming August 31th, at 21:00 PM, at the historic headquarters of the CRAL...

Culture

From Pencil to Neon: Nadia Leo's Artistic Journey

25 August 2025 - 08:31

The summer break, besides offering a break from daily routines, often becomes an opportunity for discovery and new experiences. In this suspended time, tradition and modernity intertwine, as in Olevano sul Tusciano, in the village of Monticelli, revitalized by the creativity of Nadia Leo and the "Le Moire" collective. A...

Culture

Tiziana D'Angelo appointed regent of the Royal Palace of Naples: new guide for the historic residence

1 August 2025 - 17:45

The Royal Palace of Naples has a new appointment: Tiziana D'Angelo, an internationally renowned archaeologist and current director of the Archaeological Park of Paestum and Velia, has been appointed to manage the historic Neapolitan residence. The appointment, issued by decree of Massimo Osanna, Director General of Museums, marks...

Culture

The Battle of Sarno, where history becomes emotion. Interview with Ennio Molisse

July 13, 2025 - 13:58

In Sarno, memory isn't simply remembered: it takes on a voice, moves, and resonates. With the great military reenactment that transformed Borgo Terravecchia into an emotional stage, the artistic and cultural project conceived by Ennio Molisse became a turning point for the community. We interviewed...

Sarno

Flames erupt over Sarno: on July 12, the city relives its most epic battle.

July 9, 2025 - 20:30

In Sarno, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, we'll travel back in time when the streets of Sarno will breathe the tense yet captivating atmosphere of a bygone era. Starting at 20:00 PM, the local market and historic Borgo Terravecchia will become the setting for a spectacular historical reenactment: the Battle of...

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Maurizio De Giovanni at SWFF15: “Writing is the origin of every story”

June 26, 2025 - 20:14 pm

As part of the fifteenth edition of the Social World Film Festival, the International Exhibition of Social Cinema that takes place in the splendid setting of Vico Equense, from Monday 23 June to Saturday 28 June, Maurizio De Giovanni was a guest of the film festival. Writer, screenwriter, playwright and television author of...

Culture

The Journeys of Taste and Knowledge, a Vesuvian stop between agricultural excellence and signature cuisine

June 26, 2025 - 16:09 pm

A journey through nature, culture and authentic flavours. The third stage of I Viaggi del Gusto e del Sapere, the project conceived by the journalist and food and wine critic Giuseppe Giorgio together with Pasquale Casillo, owner of the trattoria-pizzeria “Ieri, Oggi, Domani” in Naples, stopped in the heart of the National Park...

Culture

Tomorrow in Naples something unexpected happens…

June 23, 2025 - 23:27 pm

A day that seems normal, but that could surprise you at every corner. On June 24, Naples transforms into an open-air stage with a constellation of live events that escape labels, between dreams, bitter laughter and music that enters you. The Campania Teatro Festival is...

Culture

The short film "Documassimo" wins the Massimo Troisi award for schools

June 20, 2025 - 13:15 pm

Massimo Troisi doesn't tell his story, he feels it. And with "Documassimo", the students of the De Nicola-Sasso Comprehensive Institute of Torre del Greco really felt him, transforming his spirit into images, emotions and shared memory. The short film, made with the support of NWM Network and SocialStation.it, won the Award...

Cinema

Pompeii International Film Festival: Domenico Sepe's living sculpture inaugurates the final evening

June 6, 2025 - 15:56 pm

Among the timeless ruins of Pompeii, where every stone preserves the story of lost civilizations, the Pompeii International Film Festival comes to life. In its first edition, this event masterfully blends cinema, contemporary art and archaeological heritage. Led by Artistic Director Enrico Vanzina together with the tireless commitment of the president...

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