Download or read book Naples the Amalfi Coast written by and published by DK Eyewitness Travel. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Col. ill. and maps on inside covers, and detachable col. map of Naples affixed to flap of p. [3] of cover.
Download or read book Bay of Naples Southern Italy written by Dana Facaros and published by New Holland Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the home of pizza and seek out the pleasures of the Amalfi coast under the watchful eye of Mount Vesuvius with this informative guide from Cadogan.
Download or read book Bay of Naples and Southern Italy written by Dana Facaros and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pleasure-seekers have flocked to the Bay of Naples since Roman times, reveling in the voluptuous isle of Capri, the dizzy heights of the Amalfi Drive, and the vertical towns of Positano and Ravello. At the heart of the region is crazy, colorful Naples herself. Visit the bay's most celebrated sights, from the island flesh-pots to the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Hidden deep in the furthest crooks of Italy's boot are Greek temples and Albanian villages; white-washed villages dot the long Puglian shore, and mirages shimmer in the Straits of Messina. This guide offers practical travel advice, over 200 hand-picked places to stay, over 250 restaurants, bars and cafes, the best pizza in Naples and the best beaches in Puglia. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 324 pages, color photos, maps)
Download or read book The Bay of Noon written by Shirley Hazzard and published by Picador. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long out of print, Shirley Hazzard's classic novel of love and memory A young Englishwoman working in Naples, Jenny comes to Italy fleeing a history that threatened to undo her. Alone in the fabulously ruined city, she idly follows up a letter of introduction from an acquaintance and thus changes her life forever. Through the letter, she meets Giocanda, a beautiful and gifted writer, and Gianni, a famous Roman film director and Giocanda's lover. At work she encounters Justin, a Scotsman whose inscrutability Jenny finds mysteriously attractive. As she becomes increasingly involved in the lives of these three, she discovers that the past--and the patterns of a lifetime--are not easily discarded.
Download or read book Naples written by Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading The history of Naples is long and tortured, or at least for centuries that was how its history has been told. Inhabited almost continuously from the Neolithic era to the present, Naples was founded by the Greeks and conquered by the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Naples passed between various foreign rulers for its entire history prior to Italian unification. Starting in 1040, when the Norman French invaders conquered Campania, Naples was ruled in a dizzying succession by Germans, then French, then Spanish, then Austrians, then Spanish, then French, and then Spanish. Although it is in many ways a microcosm of European history with a revolving door of conquerors, historians like to stress the unique status of Naples thanks to these diverse influences and unique geography. Set on a bay that provided a natural harbor, Naples is home to Mount Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European mainland. When Vesuvius erupts, the Neapolitans pay the price, and it has earned its reputation as the most dangerous volcano in the world. However, the threat posed by Vesuvius is tempered by a great benefit: Naples is blessed with extremely fertile soil. The natural harbor of Naples and its position on the southwest coast of Italy helps explain its history of multiple rulers, insofar as it made Naples a central locus of trade between Italy, Greece, Byzantium, North Africa, Spain, Holland, Flanders, and Germany. Due to its strategic importance, Naples reached high levels of prosperity, and for the same reason, it also suffered as various foreign powers vied for control of the city and the surrounding area. All the while, the sheer beauty of the bay of Naples, with Vesuvius looming in the distance, has made Naples a place of endless fascination. It boasts imposing castles and fortresses, as well as twisty, turning medieval streets that are home to some of Italy's poorest and most maligned residents. Across the bay are the islands of Capri and Ischia, which only add to the allure of the city. Furthermore, its cuisine - particularly its pizza (which was invented in Naples) and its richly sweet desserts - rates amongst the most appreciated in all of Italy, no doubt thanks to the fertility of the soil that favors agricultural production. Nonetheless, Naples does not enjoy an excellent reputation, within the context of Italy or of Europe. High rates of petty crime, a decaying urban fabric and the infamous presence of the mafia (known in Naples as the Camorra) all combine to ensure fewer tourists venture to explore Naples, and many Italians (civilians and politicians alike) consider it the ultimate "problem city." Nonetheless, it bears keeping in mind the words of one of Naples' foremost historians, John Marino, who noted, "Naples, like each of Italy's cities, [is] unique, but far less different than is generally believed." Today, historians have a different view of the twists and turns of the history of Naples, from the Greek founding and the Roman conquest, to the centuries under foreign rule and, finally, to its unification with Italy and present day challenges. Although Naples was constantly changing, many scholars now challenge the notion of Neapolitan tumult, arguing that it overshadows a more complex picture of a city that, in fact, enjoyed periods of stability and productivity. Naples: The History and Legacy of the Prominent Italian City-State from Antiquity to Today dives into the city's origin story, how it became one of the most important places in Europe, and its winding history. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Naples like never before.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With vibrant city streets, sun-kissed beaches, ancient cities and island paradises on offer, it's hard to not fall in love with this region. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Naples and the Amalfi Coast with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Naples and the Amalfi Coast into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best piazzas and fountains, beaches, romantic spots, restaurants and shops. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Naples and the Amalfi Coast's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Palazzo Reale, Castel Nuovo, Duomo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Capodimonte, Certosa e Museo di San Martino, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Paestum - Naples and the Amalfi Coast's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, savoring Neapolitan cuisine and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities, hidden gems off the beaten track and things to do for free - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Italy's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Naples and the Amalfi Coast or our DK Eyewitness Italy.
Download or read book Naples Declared written by Benjamin Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a city of seemingly irreconcilable opposites, simultaneously glorious and ghastly. And it is Ben Taylor’s remarkable ability to meld these contradictions into a whole that makes this the exciting and original book it is. He takes his stroll around the bay with the acute sensitivity of a lover, the good humor of a friend, and the wisdom of a seeker who has immersed himself in all aspects of this contrapuntal culture. His curiosity leads him to many byways, both real and metaphoric, and his passion for this ancient city and its people becomes, in his graceful prose and amusing anecdotes, irresistibly contagious.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Naples the Amalfi Coast written by Martin Dunford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast is the second edition of this best-selling guide. Now in full colour throughout, the book covers both the city of Naples and the surrounding region in equal detail. It includes a detailed account of the city itself, with in-depth reviews of all the sights, the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife, as well as all the colour maps you need to get around. It also covers the must-see sights of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum, including all the practical information you need to see them independently, and it tours the islands of the Bay of Naples, and the resorts of the stunning Amalfi Coast. Throughout it devotes attention to the very best things to see while candidly reviewing the region's accommodation and restaurants. Make the most of this dynamic city and beautiful coastal region with The Rough Guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast.
Download or read book Naples written by Touring Club of Italy and published by Touring Editore. This book was released on 2003 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travelers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries acclaimed Naples as the most glorious and dazzling capital of the West. Today's eternally sunny Naples rises majestically around the bay that offers some of the most memorable views of the Mediterranean. An authoritative, exhaustively researched guide to one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations, this guidebook enables travelers to make the most of their trip to Naples. The 24 itineraries detailed in this guide take travelers on excursions from the historic sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii to the Greek temples of Paestum, from the islands of Ischia and Capri to the extraordinary "Versailles" of Italy, the Reggia of Caserta. Each itinerary is packed with archeological sites, museums, examples of the region's signature Baroque architecture, and in-depth descriptions of cultural attractions. Meticulously drawn road maps help travelers plan their routes. A chapter on tourist information provides essential information on restaurants, shopping, accommodations, and more. This edition contains 20 percent new material including an all-new introduction geared toward American travelers.
Download or read book Critical Cover Up written by Margie Miklas and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allison Jamison has dedicated her life to sick and disabled patients. When she takes a job as a critical-care nurse at a prominent hospital, corruptive practices threaten to shatter her illusions. An element of evil lurks around every corner... from the nurse's station to the staff lounge. Stifled by hospital politics, she must find a way to expose the wrongdoers. Even if it means risking her job.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to Naples & the Amalfi Coast. The Rough Guide to Naples & the Amalfi Coast is the third edition of this best-selling guide. Full colour throughout, the book covers both the city of Naples and the surrounding region in equal detail. It includes a detailed account of the city itself, with in-depth reviews of all the sights, the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife, as well as all the colour maps you need to get around. It also covers the must-see sights of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum, including all the practical information you need to see them independently. It tours the islands of the Bay of Naples, and the resorts of the stunning Amalfi Coast. Throughout it devotes attention to the very best things to see while candidly reviewing the region's accommodation and restaurants. Make the most of this dynamic city and beautiful coastal region with The Rough Guide to Naples & the Amalfi Coast.
Download or read book Naples Declared written by Benjamin Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively, elegantly concise historic tour of Italy’s city by the bay An invaluable addition to the art of literary travel writing, Naples Declared presents an informative and compulsively readable account of three thousand years of Naples history. From the catacombs of San Gennaro to the luminous paintings of Caravaggio to the ruins of Pompeii in nearby Campania, renowned author Benjamin Taylor takes readers on a stroll around the city Italians lovingly call Il Cratere. Gracefully written and full of good humor, wisdom, and amusing anecdotes, Naples Declared is a wholly original work that will be welcomed by anyone seeking to know more about the art, culture, and history of this fabled place.
Download or read book Handbook for Travellers in Southern Italy written by John Murray (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bay of Naples Southern Italy written by Dana Facaros and published by Everyman Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amazingly well up-dated and researched. -- The Times (London) "Cadogan's specialty is uncovering delightful secrets in some of the earth's most traveled spots". -- The Independent "Entertaining companions with sharp insights ... The series has received plaudits worldwide for intelligence, orginality and a slightly irreverent sense of fun. -- Daily Telegraph (London) "Cadogan Guides have a reputation as the outstanding series for the independent traveler who doesn't want to follow the crowd". -- Daily Telegraph (London) "... evocatively charming and chatty as they are informed". -- New York Daily News "Understated humorous writing". -- New York Daily
Download or read book A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean 2 Volume Set written by Irene S. Lemos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 1484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion that examines together two pivotal periods of Greek archaeology and offers a rich analysis of early Greek culture A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers an original and inclusive review of two key periods of Greek archaeology, which are typically treated separately—the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. It presents an in-depth exploration of the society and material culture of Greece and the Mediterranean, from the 14th to the early 7th centuries BC. The two-volume companion sets Aegean developments within their broader geographic and cultural context, and presents the wide-ranging interactions with the Mediterranean. The companion bridges the gap that typically exists between Prehistoric and Classical Archaeology and examines material culture and social practice across Greece and the Mediterranean. A number of specialists examine the environment and demography, and analyze a range of textual and archaeological evidence to shed light on socio-political and cultural developments. The companion also emphasizes regionalism in the archaeology of early Greece and examines the responses of different regions to major phenomena such as state formation, literacy, migration and colonization. Comprehensive in scope, this important companion: Outlines major developments in the two key phases of early Greece, the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age Includes studies of the geography, chronology and demography of early Greece Explores the development of early Greek state and society and examines economy, religion, art and material culture Sets Aegean developments within their Mediterranean context Written for students, and scholars interested in the material culture of the era, ACompanion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide that bridges the gap between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. 2020 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Winner!
Download or read book Fodor s The Amalfi Coast Capri Naples written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to experience the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Amalfi Coast, Capri and Naples, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to go sailing in Capri, drive the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast highway to Positano, or eat pizza in Naples, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Fodor’s The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast highway, sailing in Capri, and Neapolitan-style baroque. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Italian phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia, Procida, Naples, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy; Fodor’s the Best of Italy; Fodor’s Rome; and Fodor’s Florence and Tuscany.
Download or read book Moon Amalfi Coast written by Laura Thayer and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pastel rooftops of Positano to the soaring peak of Monte Solaro, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with Moon Amalfi Coast. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for spending 1 to 5 days in different spots along the Amalfi Coast, including Sorrento, Capri, Naples, and more, that can be combined for a longer trip Strategic advice for foodies, art lovers, hikers, history buffs, beach bums, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Swim in turquoise waters, relax on sun-soaked beaches, or hop on a boat and cruise past cliffs, coves, and secret caves. Go underground to see ancient ruins in Naples or climb the towers of medieval castles. Take a day trip to Pompeii and hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius, ride a chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro, or unwind in the natural hot springs that dot the island of Ischia The best local flavors: Stroll quiet village streets where the scent of Sunday ragu fills the air, feast on fresh seafood steps from the Mediterranean, sip local limoncello on a sunny terrace, and chow down on authentic Neapolitan pizza Honest suggestions from Amalfi local Laura Thayer on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of the Amalfi Coast Handy tools including an Italian phrasebook and tips for seniors and traveling with children With Moon Amalfi Coast's practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the best of the Amalfi Coast. Exploring more of Italy? Check out Moon Milan & the Italian Lakes or Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.
