In Naples, a graduation is never a private affair: it's a neighbourhood celebration. Here's how to choose an original...
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Born poor in Terra di Lavoro, Michelina Di Cesare chose the maquis and the rifle against a newly united Italy. A...
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The City Council has allocated €50 million for the redevelopment of the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, ahead of...
At the fifth edition of Pizza Maxima, the Oscars of Italian pizza, Franco Pepe confirms his title as Best Pizzeria in...
When the means are few, so is the result. Let's discover the most realistic Neapolitan saying there is.
One word, ‘scugnizzo’ (Neapolitan street kid), and it holds the whole of Naples inside it. We tell you how the year's...
At the market, at the counter, in the family: there's always someone who complains and gets more. It's the sharp...
Who San Gennaro was, the miracle of the blood that liquefies, and the feast on 19 September. Plus that close,...
On 6 December 1959, the official opening of the San Paolo Stadium in Naples took place, where the blue-shirted side faced Juventus, coming away winners with a 2-1 scoreline.
The Neapolitan proverb "panell' senza mazz fann e' figl pazz" (bread rolls without the stick make for spoilt children) has been passed down through generations. This message is well known to many people, not only within Italy's borders, and, surprisingly, has very ancient origins, dating back to the Old Testament. This shows how proverbs are keepers of wisdom passed down from generation to generation.
The Sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella is located in Materdomini, in the province of Avellino. San Gerardo Maiella (Saint Gerard Majella) is the patron saint of mothers and children, and this place of worship is very popular among the faithful.
Frittelle di sciurilli are a delicious, irresistible starter made from courgette (zucchini) flowers dipped in batter and fried. A great classic of Neapolitan tradition.
Mustaccioli are traditional Christmas sweets from the Campanian confectionery tradition, taking their name from “mosto” (grape must), the ingredient once used to prepare them.
His origins are shrouded in legend and superstition. It is said that the Munaciello was born in the 17th century when the holy monk of Saint Francis of Paola, who lived in Naples, suddenly vanished from the church.
Capri-style ravioli are usually filled with fresh buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, ingredients emblematic of Capri cuisine. This combination creates a perfect balance between the creaminess of the mozzarella, the sweetness of the tomatoes and the refreshing aroma of the basil.
Neapolitan-style Cannelloni are the essence of Italian cuisine, a perfect marriage between the comforting texture of pasta and the goodness of Mediterranean flavours. Try them for a special family evening or to surprise friends with an unforgettable meal.
Carnival lasagne is a traditional first course. Layers of pasta holding a riot of ingredients: meat sauce, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella and cheese. Simply perfect for celebrating the most joyful feast of the year at the table.
Pastiera is a traditional cake made from an elastic yet crumbly shortcrust pastry and a creamy filling based on ricotta and wheat. It used to be prepared between Epiphany and Easter, the best season for these two key ingredients. The most famous version is undoubtedly the Neapolitan one, which you'll discover in this delicious step-by-step recipe.
