Posted by internetauthor on November 15th, 2011 — in Campania
One of the most romantic towns in Italy, Positano is located directly on the side of a cliff. Build first as a fishing village, the charming town of Positano grew up rather than out, and the layers and stacks of pastel buildings are now one of the most relaxing and charming sights in all of Italy – a true romantic haven.
The Charms of Positano
The little fishing village grew famous in the 1950s as an increasing number of artists and writers found the mild climate and beautiful seaside views almost irresistible. (more…)
Posted by internetauthor on August 2nd, 2011 — in Campania
The once thriving town of Pompeii was wiped out completely in a night of violent eruptions, but thanks to the huge amount of ash and soot, the city was preserved for centuries and today it provides one of the best examples of life for an everyday citizen of an Italian city – or at least the best example of what life was like 2,000 years ago.
Prepare for Walking
When you visit Pompeii, bring everything you need for a day on your feet. A bottle of water, a bag that is easy to carry, an umbrella or rain jacket and most importantly, good walking shoes. Pompeii was a large town and after two hundred years of continuous renovations and discoveries, there is more to see in Pompeii than there is time to see it. You should plan on walking everywhere and exploring any number of houses, brothels and baths.
Arrange a Tour
There are many tours in Pompeii, and make it a point to arrange one ahead of time (more…)
Posted by internetauthor on October 15th, 2010 — in Campania
Of all the cities in Italy, Naples seems to have the most sordid reputation, although you could argue the point for Sicily. Naples isn’t often on the top list of sights to visit when you’re in the country, but a trip to this port city a few hours outside of Rome is definitely worth your while – especially once you understand the stereotypes you’re going to have to overcome.
Naples Is Dirty – So What?
Naples is a large, bustling port city. It’s not a theme park in Florida. The streets are dirty and there may be a layer of grime around some of the buildings and sidewalks, but it would be a challenge to find another city in the world the size of Naples that would be considered clean. Naples has amazing historical sites and amazing works of culture. Who cares if the sidewalks need a power wash? (more…)
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Posted by internetauthor on January 29th, 2010 — in Campania
In AD 79, the prosperous town of Pompeii was awoken before dawn with a tremendous volcanic explosion. With a combination of hot gases and ash, the city was wiped of life and buried. Hidden under close to thirty feet of ash for centuries, Pompeii was preserved as it was the moment the volcano erupted. Paint was left in pots and murals were preserved perfectly. Most fascinating, the cavities left by the bodies of Pompeii’s residents were used to create casts which depict the residents as they fell on that fateful night. Today Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist locations when visiting Italy.
Reaching Pompeii
You can reach Pompeii in many ways. A private line Circumvesuviana runs between Naples and Sorrento. Get off at Pompei Scavi. On the trek from Naples of Poggiomarino, exit at Pompei Santuario. You can also reach Pompeii by taking the SITA bus from Naples to Salerno. The bus stops at the piazza Esedra. If you’re driving by car, take the Pompei exit from Autostrada A3. (more…)
Posted by grazia on January 19th, 2010 — in Campania
Alife is a very ancient Italian city that counts 7502 inhabitants and is located in the province of Caserta in Campania.
Its origins date from the Sunni and its streets have seen Romans and Saracens, who have plundered it.
Alife is situated in the Volturno valley and is surrounded by the mountains of Matese. The river Torano runs 
through it, making the surrounding land fertile and productive.
The structure of the modern town of Alife has retained much of the urban plan of Rome. It is rectangular and the internal roads draw rectangles as well.
There still are the walls of the Roman era, then restored in the Middle Ages. The walls have a length of 1.9 kilometres. Along the walls every 39 meters there are towers that were designed to strengthen the walls and to allow people a better view on the surroundings. (more…)
Posted by grazia on December 9th, 2009 — in Campania
The Neapolitan Crib along with the bagpipes, the raffle and the menu of Christmas Eve (December 24), is one of the strongest symbols of the Neapolitan Christmas.
Crib is a religious symbols, but it is also loved by not too religious Neapolitan families because the Neapolitan crib is the place where the sacred and profane, spiritual and daily life, prayer and irony live as one.
The proof of it is Via San Gregorio Armeno. One of the most famous streets of Naples, which, during the Christmas period, discloses with its cribs people mind to Christmas.
Via San Gregorio Armeno is the famous street of the artisans of the manger, well known throughout the world for its shops devoted to the art of the crib.
The street and the shops can be visited throughout the year and the visitor is so taken back every time to the magical Christmas atmosphere.
For every family in Naples, Christmas is also a visit in San Gregorio Armeno.
Difficult to describe in words or images, the multitude of small shops and stalls crowding the colourful Via San Gregorio Armeno.
Here it is possible to find everything for the crib: houses made of cork or cardboard in different sizes, electrical objects as windmills or waterfalls, 30 cm high terracotta hand-painted shepherds dressed with tailor-made clothes. (more…)
Posted by grazia on November 27th, 2009 — in Campania, Italy
Spaghetti con le vongole.
The spaghetti with clams are one of the most famous and appreciated dishes of the traditional Neapolitan cuisine, where they are most known as “vermicelli with clams.”
Although now the spaghetti with clams are prepared in every corner of the world, it is impossible for anyone who goes to Naples not to try this delicious dish. 
The spaghetti with clams have also become one of the dishes required for the Christmas and New Year meals.
In Naples there are at least two ways to cook them. The tomato is the main difference: it is an ingredient or it is not?
Some people prefer the spaghetti with clams without tomato sauce, others are with it, some eventually accepted to crush some cherry tomatoes in the oil. (more…)
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