THE GUARDIAN: "Naples makes a brilliant winter break destination"


The Guardian promotes Naples again. The reporter Nicky Swallow of the famous English newspaper, in fact, wrote an interesting article on how to spend the winter holidays and Christmas in the capital of Southern Italy.



"As fascinating as it is contradictory, ravishingly beautiful yet dilapidated and chaotic, Naples makes a brilliant winter break destination. 

It enjoys a mild, southern climate and a matchless natural setting on a wide azure bay, with the brooding bulk of Vesuvius, the Sorrentine peninsula and Capri on the horizon. World-class monuments, some of the best food in Italy, a vibrant street life and a thriving contemporary art scene increase its appeal and, in the period leading up to Christmas, the city is at its most extrovert. 
San Gregorio Armeno



Still central to any Neapolitan natale (along with the food, such as Christmas rococo cakes) is the centuries-old tradition of the presepe, or nativity crib, which sees crowds elbowing their way along the Spaccanapoli (the arrow-straight road that splits the ancient centro storico in two) en route to narrow Via San Gregorio Armeno to stock up on tiny figurines, some with moving parts, for their home cribs."

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https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/dec/19/naples-italy-city-guide-hotels-bars-restaurants

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