North of Naples and South of Rome
In the area between Rome and Naples, in Lazio and Campania regions, there are several small towns and medieval borgo. In many ways, these communities in Caserta Province are a microcosm of all the things visitors to Italy look for: history, culture, traditions and a local community waiting to show you around. These towns stand out for palaces, museums, cathedrals and convents from the XI to the XV Centuries.
Royal and Cultural Capitals Archaeology Parks and Museums Caves and Volcanoes The ancient Romans called this part of Italy Campania Felix. Baia, Puteoli, Pompeii, Stabia and Capri were their favorite destinations. Then and now, Happy Campania is famed for its ancient ruins, coastal resorts and world renowned culinary traditions. A cultural and national capital for much… Continue reading North South and In Naples Italy
Mountain and Sea Air Spring Water and Sunshine are Key to Pasta Quality Gragnano is a hill town 30 Km south of Naples, overlooking Pompeii and Vesuvius, just outside Castellammare and it port in Naples Bay; it’s location halfway between Sorrento and Amalfi is ideal to visit Sorrento, Capri, the Amalfi Coast as well as the… Continue reading The Pasta and Wine Traditions of Gragnano Italy
family travel Italy small towns Naples A travel client from my home town of Philadelphia visited for the first time the place in Southern Italy where his parents came from; he was accompanied on the trip by 14 family members spanning three generations. One of the trip objectives was to find and meet his relatives and, over… Continue reading Social Networking, Southern Italian Style!
Romans Greeks Sannio Irpinia DOCG DOC IGT Aglianico Greco Falanghina Falerno Fiano The Romans favored the vineyards along the coast north of Naples where Falernian, the most treasured wine of the empire, was grown. They also praised the wines of volcanic Vesuvius and the wooded hills of Avellino. The Greeks Introduced Vines Which Still Stand… Continue reading Wines and Vineyards in Naples and Campania Region
Three Castles a Royal Palace World Class Museums 2nd Oldest University and Bank Naples is best defined by the stratification of the various periods in the city’s history that can be viewed in the historic center, the oldest continuously inhabited urban community in the Western World. The ancient city, founded by the Athenians around 450 B.C. as Neapolis,… Continue reading Getting Around Naples With the First Metro Rail System in Italy
Archaeological and Food Experiences The ancient Romans called d this region of Italy Campania Felix. Then and now, Happy Campania is famed for its ancient ruins, coastal resorts and world renowned culinary traditions. Naples Bay is framed by the Vesuvius, affectionately and fearfully referred to by the local inhabitants as The Monster. The Golden Mile, the area between… Continue reading Vesuvius and the Golden Mile
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