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Colors of Naples - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Many people identify the city of Naples with pizza treat first of all. Actually the city is considered to be a birthplace of a popular Italian treat. Italian cuisine experts consider Naples to be the place offering genuine pizza prepared in strict keeping to the traditional recipes. However pizza is far not the only gastronomy feature of the city. A fruit drink named “granita” is as well of great popularity as among local folks so among city guests.
Royal Palace, Santa Chiara, Museo di Capodimonte, Castel Sant. Elmo, Galleria Umberto I, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Naples … 
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The city is widely known as a popular holiday destination, so life doesn’t stop here day and night, and there are always so many visitors in this place at any time of a year. Many … Open
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The residents of Naples venerate this tradition and annually consecrate palm and olive branches and then present them to dear and close people. The consecrated on Palm Sunday branches are considered to be the best talismans. Travelers visiting Naples before Easter will come across many people with bouquets of palm branches in the streets. This good tradition is venerated by people of all ages. Original traditions and customs add to Naples specific charm and mystery and rich cultural heritage is one of the main peculiar features of the Italian city.
Naples has many unique historical sights and cultural centers, as well as entertainment venues for travelers with children. In the immediate vicinity of Naples, you'll find the famous Panda … Open
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Another gastronomic festival is dedicated to “fjordilatte” - a special cow's milk cheese better known worldwide as “mozzarella”. The fest is called Fiordilatte Fiordifesta and is held within two days at the beginning of August. In addition to mozzarella, other cheeses are presented at the gastronomic event - ricotta, provola, provolone, and caciocavallo, as well as something that suits cheese best - wine. At the festival, they often set records, which are later go to the Guinness Book of Records. Thus, a 68-meter cheese with a weight of 427 kg was recognized as the biggest cheese ever. The festival is held in the vicinity of Naples, on the central streets of Agerola.
Gastronomy diversity of Naples will impress the fans of Italian cuisine. Attractive restaurants and pizza houses are located in all city districts. One of the most attractive gastronomy … Open
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In early November, everyone can witness the three-day Fiera Creattiva Napoli when a fair opens on the central streets of the city to offer visitors lots of unique products. You can buy handmade soap, pieces of decorative and applied art, ceramic products, toys, and even furniture and interior items. It is worth noting that this is one of the world's most famous craft fairs attracting the attention of many foreign tourists. Apart from the fair, visitors can attend art workshops on drawing, decoration, decoupage, scrapbooking.
Exploration of local landmarks and sights will turn into an unforgettable experience as the city of Naples and its suburbs count inestimable architectural landmarks and monuments as well as … Open
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A few words should be said about the historical component of the event. It has pagan roots - in distant past, orgiastic celebrations dedicated to the god of fertility and gardens Priapus were held in Crypta Neapolitana, and after Virgil's death, the grotto began to be associated with the ancient Roman poet, so celebrations were meant to honor his memory. The holiday becomes Christian only in the 13th century. This was one of the places where the Madonna di Piedigrotta appeared. The event got its scale with traditional parades of figures in 1731, although some historians believe that this happened earlier, in 1554.
Naples will be of great interest and pleasure for open air leisure enthusiasts and for those tourists who can not imagine any vacation without visiting scenic natural attractions. The city … Open
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Another interesting festival that takes place throughout the summer (starting in late May and ending in late September) is held in the infamous city of Pompeii. During the simple-named Pompei Festival, the ruins of the ancient city turn into a concert venue where everyone can listen to delightful classical music. The main venue for musical concerts is the Amphitheatre of Pompeii. A visit to the festival can also be combined with sightseeing - Pompeii has many landmarks to offer. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Naples and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Naples
♥ Basilica Santa Lucia a Mare, Napoli, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Francesco di Paola, Napoli, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Pontificia Reale Basilica di S. Giacomo degli Spagnoli, Napoli, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Santuario del Gesù Vecchio dell’Immacolata di Don Placido, Napoli, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Domenico Maggiore, Napoli, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Paolo Maggiore, Napoli, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica San Gennaro ad Antignano, Napoli, 2.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Naples
♥ Castle 'Castel dell’Ovo' Naples, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Nuovo' Naples, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sant’Elmo' Naples, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aselmeyer Castle' Naples, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Capuano' Naples, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vigliena Fort' Naples, 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Stella' Stella, 16.4 km from the center. On the map
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Naples. Learn the best periods to visit Naples to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Naples.
