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The “Marinella philosophy” originated in the year 1914, when the thirty-four-year-old Neapolitan Don Eugenio opened a small shop in the Riviera of Chiaia of Naples. After having completed the renovations, the young founder undertook his first trip to London to meet with prospective suppliers and recreate a small corner of England in Naples with exc...

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With its lush countryside, plunging coastlines, snow-capped peaks, and glittering lakes, Italy offers epic driving experiences for every kind of traveler. Here, we’ve put together our favorite Italian road trip itineraries — including where to stop, where to stay, and what you’ll see along the way. 1. Amalfi CoastKnown for its dramatic bluffs, past...

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A completely illustrated scholarly catalogue accompanies the exhibition, which is underwritten by Christie's. The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. 124 Raymond Ave Box 703. Poughkeepsie, NY 12604. (845) 437-5632. Admission is free and open to the public. All galleries are wheelchair accessible. Francesco de Mura (1696-1782) could be termed the last g...

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Magic, mystery, a thirst for wonders and for the unknown, and a pagan sun-religion. Naples metabolizes three thousand years of culture and civilization, spread out over a corner of the Mediterranean that tells the story of Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Normans, Saracens, Spaniards, and French. An ambiguous nature envelops Naples, however wonderful...

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Cars may outnumber pedestrians on Merrick Road, but both can now stop for one of Naples’ most popular street foods. Louis Fontana and his wife, Lauren, opened Cuoppo NYC this week at one end of a Merrick strip mall, selling paper cones filled with bite-size, feather-light fried food. “I learned to cook from my family,” said chef Louis Fontana, whos...

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With the Giro d'Italia well underway, perhaps you've been inspired to explore Italy on two wheels. The country has plenty to offer cyclists, with long stretches of coastline, mountain ranges to explore, and hilly countryside from north to south. And taking to your bicycle is a great way to see parts of Italy you may not otherwise have thought to ex...

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There’s a reason Rome and Venice are on just about every traveler to Italy’s bucket list. These cities are special and we love both of them for different reasons. If you’ve never been to Italy before, one or both should definitely have a place on your itinerary. But if you’ve been there and done that, Italy has a lot more to offer than La Città Ete...

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Monopoly ha scelto Napoli per la sua nuova edizione. Dopo il successo della versione Italia ci sarà per la prima volta una edizione dedicata ad una solo città: Napoli. Come riporta Kiss Kiss Napoli, finora solo in Gran Bretagna ci sono state edizioni dedicate a città o località, ma i produttori hanno deciso di estenderlo anche ad altre zone d’Europ...

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Da più di sei secoli, tre volte all’anno, un rito si ripete nella cornice della cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta di Napoli. Un rito che molti cittadini partenopei seguono con il fiato sospeso, dal momento che, secondo la tradizione, al suo esito è legata la buona sorte della città nei mesi a venire. Parliamo, naturalmente, del cosiddetto miracolo...

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Bound on three sides by water, Italy is a beach lover’s paradiso.   But -- come summer -- Italians skip the tourist meccas of the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre.  When Italians crave the beach, they head to Cilento or to Puglia instead. Sapphire seas, minus the tourists, typify these Southern Italian regions. Just two hours from Positano, Cilento is...

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