On top of the Quartieri Spagnoli sits Vomero watching over the city. Offering the most stunning view on the bay of naples, beautiful buildings and lots and lots of stairs… It used to be farmland and looks back on a agricultural tradition – something you would expect when you visit this urban area today. It […]
On my second day in Naples I just walked around, first down through the Quartieri Spagnoli and then went just along the Lungomare. Passing Castell del`Ovo until I reached Chiaia, a more “noble” area of Naples. Such a beautiful promenade with lots and lots of cafés and Osterias to take a little rest.
On my daily walk through Via Toledo I always saw this advertisment for Caravaggios supposed last painting “Martirio di Sant’ Orsola” (The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula) at Palazzo Zevallos – as I always have been quite fascinated by the story of Saint Ursula and admire Caravaggios work I simply had to visit. At this time […]