Tag: Napoli

That Castle in Naples

The castle in Naples, Italy, pictured here in 1989, seems to be more of a fortress. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

The Massive Castel Nuovo in Napoli, Italy Endures and Impresses   Heading south from Rome 29 years ago, my first stop is Naples where I cannot help but notice a certain domineering building on the waterfront: the Castel Nuovo, which…

Dust, Chariots, Spas, Pompeii

A bath in Pompeii. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini

A Visit to the City Buried by a Volcano The first time I go to Pompeii, the journey is work: a missed train from Salerno to Pompei, followed by a train that surely must be the local rather than anything…

An Italian Itinerary

When in Rome, will there be sufficient time in your itinerary for all of your must-sees? Photo credit: Michael Ciavardini

Any vacation in Italy is only hampered by time and by goals: how much and how many you have. A few Italian itineraries to meet varying needs.