Category: Campania
The pristine beaches and colorful houses along the Amalfi Coast tempt to relentless holiday on the sea shore. the nearby island Ischia and Capri lure with the legends of giants and siren songs. But when you spend a vacation here, find some time for thinking about the ancient tragedy of Pompei and Herculaneum covered by volcanic dust from suddenly awaken Vesuve.
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Certosa di San Marino
There is no place in Naples from which one cannot see the Carthusian monastery surmounting the hill Vomero. The top of the hill is also the highest point of the city and it is hard to think about better location with view on Capri, Vesuvius, ancient port Capodimonte and Riviera di Chiaia. It was originally [...]
Chiesa di Sant’Anna dei Lombardi
A visitor, who wander to piazza Monteoliveto in Naples will be surprised by the view of modern buildings hiding and squeezing the Medieval monastery of Olivetans , the most prestigeous and influential religious order in Naples.
Reggia di Caserta
20 km north from Naples lies the hidden treasury of Italy slightly forgotten by foreigners but also by the Italians themselves – the Royal Palace in Caserta called the Reggia.
Sorrento Lemon
Arguably the most popular Italian liqueur Limoncello is produced in various part of the country, but the best is tasted during a terraced evening in Sorrento. But what makes it unique above the other drinks is the fruit.
Massa Lubrense
One of the best tourist resorts of choice on Sorrento and Amalfi coast for centuries invites to travellers, who want to enjoy fine Mediterranean food in a perfect climate with unforgettable views on the sea in the place covered with the mist of mythical Sirens land.
Sirens from Massa Lubrense
Ancient myth and archaeology of Massa Lubrense coast.
In the Homeric tale the Sirens, half women half birds, proved unable to charm Ulysses when he sailed there with his crew.
Monte Faito
Overlooking the Bay of Naples in the neighbourhood of popular resorts Castellammare di Stabia and Vico Equense the mountain Faito is a target of numerous tourist visits commencing during the whole year. In spring you can come and admire the flowers and trees in blossom, in the height of summer you will appreciate the cool [...]
Mount Vesuvius
Although the first eruptions may have occured some 35 000 years ago, in more recent times it was dormant long enough that local people inhabiting the mountain slopes had probably no slightest idea about the power hidden underneath the soil rich in alkai and phosphorus.
Pompeii
Probably the best known archaeological site in the world, Pompeii allows to encounter the travel in time to meet the everyday’s life in Ancient Empire, to see what Romans wear, eat and drink.
Padula
The archaeological findings may suggest theat the first human settlements were established around 12th century BC in the area known as Cosilinum, the ancient Padula. In 6th century BC the population moved to the present location in Pupina Valley. The local museum at Carthusian Monastery exhibits Greek beautiful tombs, pottery made of bronze and ceramics [...]
Amalfi
Although one can expect from the capital of a popular tourist destination Costiera Amalfitana to be rather well developed with some signs showing its power, Amalfi with its mere 5000 habitants is nice, but quiet and small coastal town.
Herculaneum
Although smaller than Pompeii, Herculaneum features probably the nicest houses from Roman times, far better preserved than in other locations.
Paestum
Relatively small in size the archaeological site in Paestum preserves ones of the most complete Greek temples in Europe. The name Paestum was given by Romans, who established a colony here in 273 BC. Long before that time, around 600 BC Greeks from Sybaris found their colony along the Sele River and called it Poseidonia.
Vico Equense
Although it is located only 10 km from Sorrento, the smal town of Vico Equense is mostly passed by the international visitors, which may be a little surprising, as the town can legitimate with the ancient history and several interesting buildings and museums.
Salerno
Located near the junction of the roads leading to all main tourist attractions around Costiera Amalfitana, Salerno somehow is not as crowded as other popular tourist destinations. It features however the same warm sun, the same turquoise waters and the same age, which far exceedes two millennia.
Sorrento
The history of Sorrento is similar to many other coastal towns in Italy. It witnessed all the nations wandering around shores of Mediterranean, so there were Greeks, Romans and Etruscans, Goths, Byzantine and Norman forces. What is different is that in this particular case the invaders put a lot of effort to destroy the buildings [...]
Castellammare di Stabia
20 miles from Naples at the beginning of Sorrento peninsula lies a small town, modern one, but with over two thousand history – Castellammare di Stabia.
Dante’s Inferno show in Pertosa Caves
Every weekend the visitors, who happened to wander near the entrance to the Pertosa Caves in the province of Salerno have the possibility to experience the guided tour of the Inferno led by Dante himself.
Le Sirenuse
Le Sirenuse is a best example of distinctive hotel run by a family ( now the second generation ), which retains both warmth of family engagement and elegance of professional service to every detail.
Posillipo
The ancient Greeks were so stunned by the beauty of the penisnsula, which separates what is today Bay of Naples and Pozzuoli, that gave it a name ‘Pausilypon‘ – respite from pain. Since that time numerous settlers enjoed the views of sea surrounding Naples and dark Vesuvius’ shade on the horizon.
