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Hoodie or T-shirt? Ten gifts under 40 euros for lovers of NaplesRead more -
Stai sciuoto: the meaning and use of 'stay loose', and why we love it so muchRead moreA friend sees you tense and gives you a "Stai sciuoto!" (stay loose!) with a pat on the shoulder. In those two words...
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Neapolitan Christmas gifts: the definitive 2026 guideRead moreThe longest guide of the year to get your gift right: ideas sorted by recipient and budget, with Neapolitan spirit...
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Regno delle Due Sicilie, the symbols: Elegant Borbonic and the Cavalluccio Rosso to wearRead moreBourbon lilies and De Crescenzo's little red horse: the story of the symbols of the Regno delle Due Sicilie and of a...
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'O Munaciello: the legend, the mischief and the coins under the pillowRead moreThere's a noise in the old house, an object that disappears and then reappears, a coin found on the floor. In Naples...
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Original Neapolitan graduation gift: ideas for the graduate (him and her)Read moreIn Naples, a graduation is never a private affair: it's a neighbourhood celebration. Here's how to choose an original...
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Asso 'e mazze: meaning and history of the Neapolitan ace of clubsRead moreThe strongest card on the green table becomes, in Naples, the most elegant way to say who really calls the shots....
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Michelina Di Cesare, the brigantessa who defied a kingdomRead moreBorn poor in Terra di Lavoro, Michelina Di Cesare chose the maquis and the rifle against a newly united Italy. A...
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Neapolitan Hoodies: The Autumn 2026 Style GuideRead moreWhen the air turns crisp, in Naples people don't just reach for a hoodie: they reach for a piece of identity. Here's...
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The Legend of the Devil of MergellinaRead more -
Port'Alba: The Book Quarter of NaplesRead moreLocated in the heart of the city, Port'Alba is often nicknamed the "book quarter" or the "city of books".
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The Madonna dell'ArcoRead moreThe Madonna dell'Arco (Our Lady of the Arch) is a religious figure deeply venerated in the small town of Sant'Anastasia, in the province of Naples.
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Federico Salvatore, Poet of Neapolitan MusicRead moreEvery word, every verse he wrote and sang was the fruit of deep reflection, shaped by popular culture and great erudition.
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The Madonna Who Wears Out Her Little ShoesRead moreA story that seems almost unbelievable: does the Virgin Mary mysteriously wear out her shoes during the night?
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Ciciniello, the Very Poor ChildRead moreThis story tells of Ciciniello, a special child who lived in Naples. He always thanked people with the phrase "A Maronna t'accumpagna!" (May the Madonna go with you!).
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Cristo Rivelato: a masterpiece in the Cappella PappacodaRead moreAfter the celebrated Cristo Velato (Veiled Christ), Naples proudly presents the Cristo Rivelato (Revealed Christ) by artist Domenico Sepe.