Just a quick post to say that I will stay in Naples this weekend. Naples is located in South Italy, 200 kilometers South from Rome.
The 13th century fortress in the above photo is a significant medieval landmark located close to Naples' port. Naples' Angevin castle was not destroyed in WWII, though the city suffered extensive damage. It is now housing the Civic Museum of Naples.
The special Italian variety of small tomatoes, in the above photo, is famous for their ability to be stored through the winter by hanging them in bunches. Those tomatoes are typical of Naples' Vesuvius volcano and its surroundings.
I know this is quite an "instagram-style" post 😃
Greetings
This is quite a lovely castle! Love the culture there
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you enjoyed it. I will write other posts like this one. Greetings.
DeleteLove that castle, isn't it amazing how it looks.
ReplyDeleteThe tomatoes are interesting upside down.
Enjoy Naples as I'm sure you will.
Thank you, Margaret.
DeleteAh lucky you! I love places that are near water! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, have a great time Giorgio :-D
ReplyDeleteHaha I wouldn't know what an Instagram-style post looked like as I don't have any social media!!!
Mee too, Ananka. I have never had any social media account, such as Instagram or TikTok 😃 and I have never been a Facebooker.
DeleteGlad to hear I am not alone in that Giorgio. Over here, people look at me funny when I say I don't have any social media!
Delete...that train sure is sleek.
ReplyDeleteIt takes one hour from Rome to Naples 🚄
DeleteGiorgio, my good friend, I congratulate Italy on the wonderful Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Anna,
Deletewith regards to the Winter Olympic Games, which take place in Nothern Italy, I noticed that many Italians disagree on the fact that Israel is allowed to participate in the Olympics. Israel is allowed to compete in the Olympics while committing genocide but Russia is banned for doing a war. As it is know, Israel killed more civilians, mainly children, in the ongoing Palestine and Gaza ethnic cleansing than Russia in four-year war.
Disgusting and shameful double standard.
My Italian side of my family all came from Naples before coming to America. I have never been there but seeing photos of the area, and ohhh those tomatoes, really interests me. Thank you my friend and have a very nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteDear Nicole, I know your family all came from Naples, Italy 🇮🇪 your surname, Campanella, is typical of the city of Naples.
DeleteBeautiful photos, ❤️ Giorgio. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNaples’ Angevin Castle looks incredible! Do you find pleasure in exploring the fortress itself, or do the views and history captivate you more? Those small Vesuvius tomatoes sound delicious too. Do you get to taste them while wandering the city? Wishing you a happy weekend full of history, flavor, and little discoveries. I just shared a new travel post too, and you’re invited to peek: www.melodyjacob.com.
ReplyDeleteYes Melody, I tasted them while I was eating a pizza with tomatoes and mozzarella (the typical Naples' white fresh cheese).
DeleteI didn't visit the castle, Melody. The visit takes one day, as there are three chapels, a museum for painting and sculpture, vaults (prisons) located in the space under the Palatine Chapel, the Hall of the Barons, the library of the neapolitan society of homeland history, etc.
I appreciate you invinting me to read your new post.
A lovely post and I enjoyed your photographs.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
All the best Jan
Hello, Giorgio! I like ancient castles! The castle in Naples is so majestic! I'm already in love with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irina. That old castle is one of the main architectural landmarks of Naples. It was a royal seat for kings of Naples, Aragon and Spain.
DeleteHermoso castillo. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these beautiful photos. They bring back memories of my two visits to Naples. I love the city.
ReplyDeleteNaples looks incredible, Giorgio! The castle feels like a gateway into centuries of history, and those tomatoes are such a charming local detail 🍅🏰. Wishing you a wonderful weekend exploring!
ReplyDeleteGiorgio!!!
ReplyDeleteMy good friend, thank you for your wishes! I wish you a joyful and happy Valentine's Day too!
Thank you, Anna 🧡 same to you.
DeleteWonderful city,
ReplyDeleteit's one of the places I would like to visit..
Really, although we also have fantastic tomatoes here in Greece, the most delicious ones I've tasted are in Italy!!