Explore Emperor Tiberius’s seaside retreat with archaeologist Darius Arya
Campania
Greek temples, buried cities, active volcanoes and glittery gulfs, Campania showcases the very best of Italy and its diverse history, landscape and rich natural beauty.
FUN FACTS
- Caffe sospeso: when someone pays for two coffees- one for himself and another for whoever comes after to enjoy.
- The first firefighters were Neapolitan.
- Scaramanzia (superstition) is taken very seriously by Napoletani, who have numerous rites, gestures and symbols for self-protection.
- Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest residence in the world by volume.
- The world’s first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, opened in Naples in 1830 and still remains today.
Campania
Greek temples, buried cities, active volcanoes and glittery gulfs, Campania showcases the very best of Italy and its diverse history, landscape and rich natural beauty.
FUN FACTS
- Caffe sospeso: when someone pays for two coffees- one for himself and another for whoever comes after to enjoy.
- The first firefighters were Neapolitan.
- Scaramanzia (superstition) is taken very seriously by Napoletani, who have numerous rites, gestures and symbols for self-protection.
- Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest residence in the world by volume.
- The world’s first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, opened in Naples in 1830 and still remains today.
GUIDES
Island Hopping in the Phlegraen Islands
Campania’s Phlegraean Islands are home to the brightly coloured collection of islands of Procida, Ischia, Vivara and Nisida.
Ancient Campania, Uncovering the Region through Archaeology
Campania boasts countless archaeological sites for cultural buffs to enjoy.
A Long Weekend on the Sorrento Peninsula
Take a road trip along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines – the Sorrentino Peninsula.
FOOD
Pizza Napoletana fatta in casa ~ Homemade Pizza Napoletana
Award-winning pizzaiolo Davide Civitiello shares his recipe for Pizza Napoletana.
Limoncello Uncorked
Limoncello, beloved aperitivo practically synonymous with Amalfi has a tasty origin story.
LIMONCELLO + CREMA DI LIMONCELLO by Nonna Marosa Mariani
A family recipe for Limoncello and Crema di Limoncello
Mezzatorre’s Pennoni con Pomodori e Burrata
Tomatoes and burrata, a spin on a childhood favourite of Mezzatorre chef Giuseppe d’Abundo.
Mezzatorre’s Scialatielli
Chef Giuseppe d’Abundo of Mezzatorre shares his scialiatelli pasta recipe.
CULTURE
Explore Villa di Tiberio in Sperlonga
Explore Emperor Tiberius’s seaside retreat with archaeologist Darius Arya
Head of State [Museums] – Massimo Osanna
Meet Italy’s Director General for all the amazing museums and sites
A Day In The Life Part II by Sylvain Deleuze
Les Belles Heures founder continues the imaginary day trip to Ischia
Limoncello Uncorked
Limoncello, beloved aperitivo practically synonymous with Amalfi has a tasty origin story.
Island Hopping in the Phlegraen Islands
Campania’s Phlegraean Islands are home to the brightly coloured collection of islands of Procida, Ischia, Vivara and Nisida.
The Iconic Elegance of Neapolitan Style
Napoli’s tailors have defined style for over seven centuries.
Ancient Campania, Uncovering the Region through Archaeology
Campania boasts countless archaeological sites for cultural buffs to enjoy.
A Long Weekend on the Sorrento Peninsula
Take a road trip along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines – the Sorrentino Peninsula.
Painting the Bay of Naples
Gouaches paintings depicting the Bay of Naples have caused a pictorial scene since the Grand Tour.
La Colombaia, Luchino Visconti’s Ischia Oasis
Director Luchino Visconti transformed La Colombaia, a fortress and villa on Ischia, into an island escape for Hollywood’s glitterati.
Monrealism, a New Kind of Scene
Award-winning Ignasi Monreal’s monrealism has besotted the worlds of art, fashion and design. His latest collaboration takes him to the Bay of Naples with ISSIMO.