Naples, Treasure of The Siren Parthenope
Naples, Treasure of The Siren Parthenope
An ancient story tells us that the beautiful greek siren Parthenope, who lived in the Mediterranean Sea, was hurt and devastated by sailor Ulysses' rejection of her seduction. She couldn’t win his affection with her sweetest music.
It made her cry so much, that her tears filled the whole bay where she finally drowns herself in. Her body washed ashore on the former Island of Megaride. When they found Parthenope, they buried her on this island that is known today as 'Borgo Marinari' (Sailor Village) and named it after her by then.
Around eight centuries before Christ, the Greeks from the near town of Cuma founded the new city Neapolis starting from that little fishermen village Parthenope. Till today people from Naples call themselves Partenopei.
From its origins Naples we saw several civilizations come and go, each one leaves important traces in its art, culture, and architecture. This has contributed to position Naples among the most charming and interesting cities to visit.
Castel dell'Ovo (The Egg Castle)
Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità (The Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità
Entrata delle Catacombe di San Gaudioso (Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus entrance )
Catacombe di San Gaudioso (Ancient painting in Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus)
Restauro Catacombe di San Gaudioso (Restoring painting in Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus)
Chiesa dei Girolamini (The Church and Convent of the Girolamini)
Napoli sotterranea (Naples underground geothermal zone)
Ancient greek – roman aqueduct. Napoli sotterranea (Naples underground geothermal zone)
Cristo velato (Veiled Christ) Sansevero Chapel
Cappella Sansevero (Sansevero Chapel)
Mont Vesuvius from Posillipo
Mission Possible by Roxy in the Box
San Gennaro by Jorit Agoch
Porta Capuana, one of the ancient city gate in Naples
Farmacia Degli Incurabili
Palazzo Donn'Anna
Palazzo Cassano Ayerbo D'Aragona.
Palazzo dello Spagnolo
Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio (The Madre del Buon Consiglio cathedral)
Napoli sotterranea (Naples underground geothermal zone)
Cimitero delle Fontanelle (Fontanelle cemetery)
Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore with Pulcinella
Catacombe di San Gennaro (Catacombs of San Gennaro)
Catacombe di San Gennaro (Catacombs of San Gennaro)
Martirio di sant'Orsola (The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula) by Caravaggio. Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano
Il Cartastorie: Museo dell'Archivio Storico del Banco di Napoli (The Historical Archive of the Banco di Napoli)
Il Cartastorie: Museo dell'Archivio Storico del Banco di Napoli (The Historical Archive of the Banco di Napoli)
Grotta di Seian (Cave of Sejanus)
Parco archeologico-ambientale di Posillipo o del Pausilypon (The Pausilypon Archeological Site)
Capri
Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarters)
Fishmonger
Piazza Municipio archaeological site
Duomo di Napoli, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta or Cattedrale di San Gennaro (Naples Cathedral)
Inside Duomo di Napoli, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta or Cattedrale di San Gennaro (Naples Cathedral)
Vesuvio (Mount Vesuvius)
Gulf of Naples from Sant' Antonio a Posillipo
Mergellina
Capri