The orange festival, the onion festival, the porchetta festival—the lovely town spins them out, one after another, like beads on a string. Then comes the singer- storytelles who gives voice to our own voices. There is dancing, singing, and eating together. The townspeople, the parish, the organizing committee—all have woven their threads into the festival’s […]
The Dreamer Has Reached the Light: Remembering Peppino Di Capri
Goodbye to the Dreamer Who Made Italy Sing That dreamer—who made a living selling dreams—would have celebrated his birthday on the 27th of this month, yet he reached the light sooner, leaving a poem upon our lips. Peppino di Capri wrote and performed songs that traveled the globe Ciao Peppino!
Espresso Membership – This Summer’s Special Gift
Summer at Napulitanamente: New Membership Benefits Await As summer unfolds across the Mediterranean, we’re opening our doors wider than ever—inviting you to discover, explore, and immerse yourself in the stories, flavors, and voices that make Neapolitan and Mediterranean culture so vibrant. Starting today, we’re celebrating the season with enhanced membership benefits designed to bring you […]
007 License to Scratch James Bond’s Secret Bestiary
Raffaello Books & Coffee in Naples hosts the morning meeting of the “Pickwick Circle” on June 28th with journalist and writer Michelangelo Iossa On Sunday, June 28th (at 11:00 a.m.), the “Pickwick Circle” cultural series offers a special event entirely dedicated to the surprising intersections between cinema, pop culture, and the animal kingdom. The meeting, […]
Spirit of Naples 2. Natascia Borrelli
Welcome to the second episode of “Spirit of Naples”! The Neapolitan cook who’s winning hearts (and appetites!) with super delicious recipes and hilarious videos—all in Neapolitan. In this interview, Natascia reveals how she invents her mouth-watering dishes, why she faced criticism for speaking Neapolitan (and why she didn’t care!), what it’s like being stopped on […]
Hero, Artist, and Ghost: The Incredible Story of Joe Palermo, Italian Hero in the UK
The man behind the hero that England celebrated and Italy forgot These days, there is much talk about the terrible tragedy that occurred in Modena—perpetrated by El S.—and about the official recognition being granted to the rescuers. Among them, it appears, is a young Indian man who, during an interview with Italy’s national broadcaster RAI, […]
Spirit of Naples 1. Francesco Di Leva
Welcome to the premiere episode of “Spirit of Naples”! Francesco Di Leva is the celebrated actor from San Giovanni a Teduccio whose performances have captivated audiences across film and theater for over twenty years. From his breakthrough role in Una Vita Tranquilla (A Quiet Life) to winning David di Donatello awards for Nostalgia and Familia, […]
7th Edition of the International Festival of Italian Arts & Excellence 2026
Registration is officially open for the 7th Edition of the International Festival of Italian Arts & Excellence, scheduled for April 15 to June 15, 2026. This cultural project is dedicated to promoting talent, creativity, and artistic and productive excellence on a national and international scale. The initiative is organized by the Noi per Napoli A.P.S. […]
The ‘Un Mare di Suoni’ 2026 Music Series Kicks Off The Collegium Philarmonicum Inaugurates the Series with Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” on Easter Friday
The Church of Santa Maria di Donnalbina in Naples Hosts the Inaugural Concert Featuring the Orchestra Conducted by Maestro Gennaro Cappabianca NAPLES – The ‘Un Mare di Suoni’ (A Sea of Sounds) 2026 concert series gets underway on Friday, April 3, at 7:00 PM. The season’s opening performance will be entrusted to one of the […]
Terramò: The Fire Beneath the Memory
Pako Ioffredo rekindles Rione Terra’s breath. By N. Yakova There are places that live twice—once in the earth that holds them, and again in the hearts of those who were forced to leave. For Pako Ioffredo, actor, author, and director, the Rione Terra of Pozzuoli is one such place: a land of fishermen and fire, […]
Phlegraean Fields: The Fiery Cradle of Naples
Myth, fire, and the supervolcanic origins of the city. By H. Hashni Naples is a city built under the foot of the famous volcano, Mount Vesuvius, but many people do not know that another huge volcanic area lies just beside it. This place is called the Phlegraean Fields, the place where it all started. It […]