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History and culture in Naples

Greco-Roman Naples, the Bourbons, Caravaggio, Maradona, the San Gregorio Armeno presepi and local traditions.

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Bourbon Naples: palaces, opera and the kingdom that shaped modern Naples — Guide to Bourbon Naples (1734–1861): the Royal Palace, Caserta, San Carlo opera

Bourbon Naples: palaces, opera and the kingdom that shaped modern Naples

Guide to Bourbon Naples (1734–1861): the Royal Palace, Caserta, San Carlo opera house, the Capodimonte museum, and how the Bourbon dynasty transformed the city.
Caravaggio in Naples: seven works across three churches and a museum — Caravaggio in Naples: where to see all seven works — Seven Works of Mercy, Flage

Caravaggio in Naples: seven works across three churches and a museum

Caravaggio in Naples: where to see all seven works — Seven Works of Mercy, Flagellation at Capodimonte, Salome at the Royal Palace. Tickets and visit tips.
Greco-Roman Naples: the ancient city beneath the modern one — Ancient Greek and Roman Naples: the Neapolis street grid, MANN museum, cisterns,

Greco-Roman Naples: the ancient city beneath the modern one

Ancient Greek and Roman Naples: the Neapolis street grid, MANN museum, cisterns, Roman theatre and how to trace 2,500 years of history in modern streets.
Maradona and Naples: the footballer who became a city's symbol — Maradona's legacy in Naples: Quartieri Spagnoli murals, SSC Napoli museum, the t

Maradona and Naples: the footballer who became a city's symbol

Maradona's legacy in Naples: Quartieri Spagnoli murals, SSC Napoli museum, the two Scudetti and why Diego meant more to this city than football.
Naples and volcanoes: living on Europe's most dangerous geological landscape — Naples between two active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei, bradyseism, the 79

Naples and volcanoes: living on Europe's most dangerous geological landscape

Naples between two active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei, bradyseism, the 79 AD eruption, current risk levels and visitor guide to the volcanic sites.
Naples history: from Greek colony to modern city — Naples history in one guide: Greek Neapolis, Roman rule, Angevins, Aragonese, Bo

Naples history: from Greek colony to modern city

Naples history in one guide: Greek Neapolis, Roman rule, Angevins, Aragonese, Bourbon dynasty, Garibaldi's unification, WWII and modern Naples.
Neapolitan culture and traditions: pizza, music, superstition and the street — Neapolitan culture: pizza, espresso rituals, canzone napoletana, pulcinella, the

Neapolitan culture and traditions: pizza, music, superstition and the street

Neapolitan culture: pizza, espresso rituals, canzone napoletana, pulcinella, the evil eye, San Gennaro blood miracle and what makes Naples distinctively itself.
Presepi and Via San Gregorio Armeno: Naples' nativity craft street — Via San Gregorio Armeno: Naples' nativity craft street, the presepe tradition, f

Presepi and Via San Gregorio Armeno: Naples' nativity craft street

Via San Gregorio Armeno: Naples' nativity craft street, the presepe tradition, figurine workshops, prices and the monastery. Best time to visit and what to buy.