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Christmas Lights in Salerno


The Magical Christmas lights up Salerno City. From November 7th till middle of January you can walk through the amazing medieval town of Salerno, feeling a special atmosphere. The 2014 Christmas Edition of “Luci d’Artista” is the spectacular exposition of luminous artworks throughout Salerno. The Luci d’Artista will bring you into 

Guided Tour of Naples by Vintage Vespa


TOP SIGHTS OF NAPLES BY VESPA TOUR A locally dictum says “See Naples and then die” which means that once in a life (before dying) Naples has been seen! Even more if you visit Naples by vespa! If you “wanna be Napoletano”, join our tour on a beautiful vintage Vespa, with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Discover the city’s charm in the historic center, the largest in Europe and a UNESCO World heritage site. Naples boasts beautiful scenery which was

Duration: 4 hours

Lampare Lights Night: on July 21st at Cetara


Cetara, the tiny village on the Amalfi Coast, has an ancient fishing tradition, especially for the anchovies fishing technique. Local uses and folklore that you can live on July 21th for the event “Lampare lights night”.

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Day


Today Italy celebrates St. Peter and St. Paul, founders of the Rome Holy See .
Peter was crucified on the Vatican Hill upside down because he declared himself unworthy to die in the same manner as the Lord. His relics are now enshrined under the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. He is considered the first Pope of the Church.
Great celebration in Rome to honor the Patron Saints.

The Saint Peter and Paul’s day is declared one of the greatest event of the Amalfi Coast, too. Many sea villages,

The King Poseidon and the legend of the two brothers- Vietri sul Mare


Two Brothers Reefs at Marina di Vietri Beach: Beautiful setting to take pictures or taste an handmade ice cream during a sunny day of spring season; a crystal water spot to swim in the summer!
On the enchanting setting of the Amalfi Coast, just in front of Marina di Vierti beach, there are two reefs called “the two brothers”.

The blood miracle of St. Januarius (San Gennaro)- Naples


Important attraction of the City of Naples is the Dome of Naples (il Duomo di San Gennaro) with the chapel that contains Saint Gennaro’s  congealed blood, which miraculously liquefies three times annually. According to the tradition, if the blood should fail to liquefy, the city will have a bad luck. For instance in 1980 before the harsh earthquake took its toll on 2000 lives, the blood didn’t liquefy.

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