Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’ An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – being sold to a wealthy speculator Located within the pristine waters of Bacoli a fishing town located in the vast volcanic area of the Campi Flegrei and described as a “historical and natural gem” the strip of land was put up for sale to the highest bidder this week “Surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation and Roman relics, it offers a fascinating and unique retreat,” the selling agent, Sotheby’s Realty, said, describing a partially complete villa as an “ideal opportunity to be transformed into a refined property”. Sotheby’s added: “With breathtaking views and the picturesque presence of nearby Schiacchetiello, Punta Pennata stands as a unique and exclusive opportunity for a prestigious investment.” But the move has caused anxiety for the residents of Bacoli and its mayor, Josi Della Ragione, who said he would do all he could to ensure his administration bought Punta Pennata, which he said reminded him of Neverland, the imaginary island home of Peter Pan. “We have contacted the agency and said we would like to buy it,” Della Ragione said. “It is an integral part of our local history, of the scenery. It is a peaceful, uncontaminated spot and we want to protect it. There are also lots of restrictions on what can be done on the island and so it most definitely cannot be used for economic gain.” Read moreThe islet was a peninsula attached to the mainland until 1966 Apart from the 200 sq metre villa and the remains of an 18th-century cemetery the islet is largely a nature reserve and is popular with local people and visitors alike who swim in its waters and dive off its rocks “It’s where people go to get away from it all,” said Della Ragione Punta Pennata is also surrounded by the underwater ruins of Baiae, an ancient resort in the gulf of Pozzuoli where Roman nobility used to party and was at the centre of the Miseno military port used by Roman armies “Other than having an anthropological value because of the relics from the cemetery that are still there it also has archaeological value because of the military port,” said Della Ragione “It is where Pliny the Elder left on his mission Della Ragione could not name its current owner but believes it is someone living in Naples Sotheby’s has not disclosed a price tag but Della Ragione estimates the island’s value at about €5m (£4.2m) He said his administration had the funds for the purchase but if the figure was higher he would seek the help of Campania’s regional authorities and the national government His idea would be to turn the island into a sort-of “open-air museum” “It could be used by schoolchildren to study the environment,” he said A similar tussle was ignited in 2013 over Budelli an island off Sardinia famous for its pink-sanded beach But his plans were thwarted by local protests and an intervention by the Italian government a Sardinian judge ruled that the island be put back into public hands Budelli was, until 2021, home to a sole resident, Mauro Morandi, who died last week It is now managed by the La Maddalena national park authorities This article was amended on 10 January 2025 The caption and main text of an earlier version referred to the islet being 200 sq metres; that is the size of the villa IF you have ever dreamed of sunning yourself on an Italian paradise of your own now is the chance to buy an entire island - but you will have to dig deep The island of Punta Pennata just off Naples is located in the glorious Mediterranean Sea near the fishing town of Bacoli A fight is now on to own it after Sotheby's advertised this month that the 2,152 square-foot piece of land is up for sale The international realty website claims that the island is a "historical and natural gem" offering "a fascinating and unique retreat." While prices are available upon request, Sotheby's predicts it will be sold for up to £8.5 million or €10 million, according to The Times Upon hearing the news of the sale of the island, Della Ragione declared: "We want this island back. We'll do crowdfunding, we'll do anything. "This place has history — it was the Monte Carlo of the Roman era, due to the villas. "The fleet sent out to rescue survivors from the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius left from here." whose lineage goes back to 18th-century Bacoli is determined to fight for the ownership of the historically rich slice of land He told The Guardian that his town has contacted Sotheby's with hopes of purchasing the strip of land just 100 metres offshore from the fishing village The mayor said: "It is an integral part of our local history uncontaminated spot and we want to protect it "There are also lots of restrictions on what can be done on the island and so it most definitely cannot be used for economic gain "Not even Bill Gates would be able to open a hotel here." He explained that the islet has "anthropological and archaeological value" thanks to its military port and ancient relics The island used to be part of the mainland but it split off in 1966 after a "storm surge," Sotheby's explained Not only would the successful buyer inherit the entire island and its "breathtaking views," they will also own the villa on the island According to Sotheby's the villa features a wine cellar and has seven rooms There is also a pier with direct access to the sea Bacoli's mayor told The Guardian that the current owner who he believes lives in Naples had left the island "abandoned." his estimations of its value are lower than Sotheby's hopes for the sale Della Ragione said that he estimates the value is around £4.2 million or €5 million This is a price he says Bacoli can afford but warned that if it is more he will campaign for further financial support from Campania's regional authorities and the Italian government He said: "We must deliver it to the public It must not be sold to a speculator." the mayor plans to turn the island into a kind of "open-air museum" to help educate children on the environment Locals are on the mayor's side with pensioner Angelo Rannelo telling The Times: "People feel really attached to the island and say they are ready to contribute to buy it." which should tell you how strongly I feel about the place." “444 static checks have been carried out by firefighters in the areas of Bacoli This is what can be read on the Firefighters' profile X An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred yesterday This is what can be read on the X profile of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) Musumeci signs the state of national mobilization has signed the decree to order the extraordinary mobilization of the national Civil Protection service for the Campi Flegrei area “The measure was necessary to support the Campania region to – explains Musumeci – deal with the critical situation caused by the seismic swarm which has caused a serious situation of danger for the safety of people and for the security of public and private property The request of the president of the region has thus been accepted – the minister informs – after the rapid investigation of the national Civil Protection department To better operate in the difficult situation the same department will thus ensure the coordination of the intervention of the national Civil Protection service and of the organized volunteers of other Regions in support of the regional structures of Campania The objective is to contribute to providing assistance and relief to the populations involved” Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram The TimesButtoning his overcoat against the whipping wind Josi Della Ragione stepped off a small boat on to the island of Punta Pennata and issued a challenge to the millionaires trying to buy it “We want this island back,” said Della Ragione mayor of Bacoli — the town opposite the tiny island that sits just 100 metres offshore at the top of the Gulf of Naples The mayor is in a fighting mood after Sotheby’s this month put the island up for sale predicting it would go for up to €10 million calling it a “prestigious investment” and pointing out that its one existing building could be transformed into a “refined property” The island is situated in the Gulf of NaplesALAMYThe fact that an island cherished by locals could fall into the hands of Edoardo Ruspantini/Parco Archeologico Campi FlegreiArchaeologists working on the restoration of the opus sectile floor in Bacoli An underwater restoration project in Bacoli Italy has revealed the marvelous marble floor of a submerged Roman villa This comes as part of an ongoing excavation at the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae being carried out by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology shedding light on the most historically rich sunken corner of the Roman Empire In a Facebook post, the Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei announced the discovery of the stunning marble floor near the submerged city of Baiae the marble floor “has been the focus of the latest underwater restoration work,” which has been a “very complicated challenge due to the extreme fragmentation of the remains.” a type of decorative flooring used in ancient Roman architecture characterized by the use of precisely cut pieces of stone or marble to create intricate geometric patterns or pictorial designs carefully shaped pieces that fit together like a puzzle This technique allows for uniquely detailed and elaborate designs often incorporating a variety of colors and materials to achieve a stunning visual effect Opus sectile was commonly used in high-status buildings to showcase wealth and artistic sophistication Edoardo Ruspantini/Parco Archeologico Campi FlegreiAn overview of the opus sectile floor made from various pieces of second-hand marble a marble floor from an ancient Roman villa,” said Bacoli’s mayor with its elaborate geometric motifs and extraordinary craftsmanship offers a fascinating window into the life and art of ancient Rome This discovery allows visitors to immerse themselves in history exploring the hidden wonders beneath the surface of the sea.” researchers noted that this floor seemed to have been made from second-hand pieces of marble likely to help mitigate the costs for the villa’s owner: “A very costly and demanding endeavor for the owner of the Villa Edoardo Ruspantini/Parco Archeologico Campi FlegreiArchaeologists have been working to restore the villa’s floor along with numerous other submerged structures Archaeologists said the restoration project is a “very demanding job,” though it is still ongoing and they hope to continue to update the public with further progress in the following weeks De Luan/Alamy Stock PhotoAn illustration of what Baiae may have once looked like was an ancient Roman town located on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples Renowned in antiquity as a luxurious seaside resort for Roman elites due to volcanic activity and bradyseism (the gradual alternating uplift and sinking of the Earth’s surface) This geological phenomenon caused significant portions of the city to become submerged Wikimedia CommonsThe above-ground Temple of Diana at Baiae the ruins of Baiae are part of the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae and remnants of Roman architecture can be explored by divers and viewed through glass-bottomed boats The submerged city of Baiae provides a unique glimpse into the opulence of ancient Roman life and continues to be a site of ongoing archaeological research and underwater restoration efforts After reading about this stunning discovery, learn about 13 incredible underwater cities from around the world. Then, read about history’s most famous “lost city” and go inside the real history of Atlantis. Local residents of Bacoli, near Naples, were left stunned and disheartened when it was announced that the historic Punta Pennata island is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s. The community had been pushing to transform the island into a public park, unaware that it was privately owned by a local resident of Naples. Described by Sotheby’s as a “historic and natural gem,” the island is nestled in the crystal-clear waters of Bacoli and features a 2,152-square-foot unfinished villa, complete with seven rooms and a wine cellar. With its pristine views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Schiacchetiello, the island is being marketed as a rare and exclusive investment opportunity. Punta Pennata’s rich history stretches back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which covered Pompeii in ash. Ships launched from what is now the island’s shores to rescue survivors of the eruption. Originally a peninsula, Punta Pennata was separated from the mainland by a powerful storm surge in 1966, transforming it into the island it is today. The island is also surrounded by the ancient resort of Baiae, now submerged beneath the sea, and boasts underwater Roman fishponds and the remains of an ancient military port, highlighting its historical significance. For Bacoli residents, however, Punta Pennata is not just a beautiful property—it's a vital piece of their heritage. Josi Della Ragione, the mayor of Bacoli, has been leading efforts to preserve the island as public land. In an impassioned statement on Facebook, Della Ragione declared, “Let’s take it back! It is our paradise on earth.” He has stressed the island’s importance to local history and scenery and vowed to protect it as a peaceful, untouched retreat. Although Sotheby’s has not disclosed the exact price, Punta Pennata is estimated to be worth around €5 million. Della Ragione has already reached out to Sotheby’s to express his intention to purchase the island, and regional and national authorities have shown interest in providing funds to help make this possible. Despite the auction being framed as an exclusive investment opportunity, Della Ragione made it clear that the island’s numerous restrictions on development would prevent it from being used for commercial gain. Instead, he emphasized the importance of preserving the island as public land for future generations. As the auction date approaches, Bacoli residents remain hopeful that they can secure the island’s future as a public park, ensuring its natural beauty and historical legacy will be protected for years to come. "Meeting and talking with Jadine was dazzling for me.  We are in Bacoli, a small seaside town near Naples, time seems to stand still, everything is very dusty and poetic, half-empty beaches and breathtaking views. This is the context where Jadine grew up.  We wanted to get to know her, we went to all the places that have a strong meaning for her: the church where her parents got married, unknown paths, and immense and lonely beaches where she spends her days. Jadine wears a heart-shaped necklace, inside it is a secret she did not want to talk about.  Part of the work was shot with expired film, this was done to return a nostalgic feeling and leave room for 'photographic unexpectedness' as a lexical form.  This work is dedicated to childhood." What did this project with Luigi Lista mean to you? How was it to revisit the places of your everyday life through an external perspective? I tend to see what surrounds me with an external perspective, believing that this allows me to be constantly amazed and enchanted by new details. It also makes me ready for any positive or negative changes that may come. How has Bacoli influenced the formation of your identity? I can still hear my mother telling me, ‘nu purtà a nummnat’, ‘don't let them label you’. So, perhaps the greatest influence was the town's desire to keep diversity in the shadows (admittedly, they were succeeding for a while). Then, fortunately, I realized that if this place is based on scandals and gossip, maybe I should determine my own reputation, annihilating the external stigma. And I succeeded. Despite the difficulties that a transgender person may face, I can say that here being Neapolitan makes you feel part of a community. Sometimes, when you live in the city or town, it may seem otherwise. However, when you meet Neapolitans outside of Naples, you briefly feel at home and understand that Naples can be anywhere. I believe this is the concept of belonging to a community. I believe there is nothing more liberating than sitting on a beach and watching the sea, or more generally, being in nature. I think it's good for everyone to pause for a moment and let themselves be enchanted and moved by the pantheistic relationship we have with it. Secondly, changing hair color makes me feel free. It reminds me that I have the power to change things. Finally, going for a bike ride or even opening a new pack of cigarettes also makes me feel free. This project with Luigi is dedicated to childhood. What would you say to your past self? I would tell her to take a break and breathe, not to let herself be engulfed by toxic energies around her, and always believe in her own feelings because they are never wrong. I would kindly beg her not to dye her hair black or get a bob. I would probably ask where she is. I know I won't stay in Naples, but I don't know which city awaits me. It terrifies me but excites me at the same time. Maybe I would also ask her to send me some money since living outside Naples surely means having a higher salary than what I currently have due to the dramatic job situation here. I am Luigi Lista, born in Naples on July 3, 1987, I have been involved in photography since I was 16 years old. My father is a photographer, I have always been dealing with cameras, lenses, filters, films. My photographic and professional training takes place in the head of fashion, at the same time I have done a number of personal projects. My interest has always focused on the search for the particular, the hidden, and the promotion of diversity. Over the years my way of observing reality has changed and become much more introspective. The approach to photography, and therefore to the project I pursue, changes according to my moods this leads me to work on different expressive and narrative levels. I do not have a reasoned approach, mine is a no-frills photography, aiming at the essence of things. I work to strip away the soul of things, relationships and situations. Text and photography: Luigi Lista @luigilista Styling: Francesco Tizzano @francescotizzano About  .  Contact  .  Donation A team of researchers working on the urban regeneration project in Bacoli near the northwestern end of the Bay of Naples has uncovered the remains of a monumental Roman villa believed to have connections with Pliny the Elder was discovered during the revitalization efforts that aimed to recover and enhance the area formerly occupied by the illegal Lido Piranha known for its significance during the Roman period served as the primary port for the Classis Misenensis the senior fleet of the imperial Roman navy was the praefect in charge of the naval fleet at the time of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in CE 79 Pliny played a tragic role in leading a rescue mission across the bay but succumbed to asphyxiation due to the noxious gases emitted by the volcano The recent excavations at Bacoli have revealed a villa complex with about ten large rooms dating to different construction phases a distinctive form of Roman brickwork using diamond-shaped bricks of tuff The complex extends seamlessly from the shoreline to the beach possibly due to local volcanic bradyseismic activity altering the geology of the peninsula The excavation was part of the broader urban regeneration initiative by the Municipality of Bacoli supported by the ABAP Superintendence for the Naples Metropolitan Area The project aimed to reclaim the area from the former Lido Piranha an illegal structure causing archaeological and environmental degradation The remains of the Roman villa were discovered during landscaping operations thanks to the archaeological assistance provided by the Protection Office The villa’s proximity to Punta Sarparella overlooking the inner basin of the Roman port suggests its connection to the organizational dynamics of the logistical base and communication routes of the ancient city acknowledged the importance of the find and its connection to the Prefect of the ancient Roman fleet of the Tyrrhenian Sea The Superintendent for the metropolitan area of Naples shared the announcement on social media underscoring the collaborative efforts between governmental authorities and the local community in preserving and unraveling Italy’s rich archaeological heritage While the identification of the villa as Pliny the Elder’s residence remains speculative pending extensive excavation and contextual enhancement projects the perimeter of the rooms has been identified and fenced off Explanatory panels are set to be installed soon enabling the public to learn from this extraordinary archaeological find and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Josi Gerardo Della Ragione/FacebookThe submerged Roman villa in Lake Fusaro A hidden treasure from ancient Rome has emerged from the depths of Lake Fusaro near Naples The shifting magma beneath the Earth’s surface has brought a long-submerged villa back into view archaeologists have discovered the villa’s stunning features offering new insights into the opulent architecture and culture of ancient Rome that had been concealed for centuries Giancarlo Marseglia Ceccoli/Flickr The villa is located near Casina Vanvitelliana on Lake Fusaro On Feb. 27, the mayor of the Italian comune of Bacoli announced the discovery of a sunken villa in Lake Fusaro. This area is less than a mile from Baiae the ancient Roman town where aristocrats and emperors used to vacation in luxury The same geological force that caused parts of Baiae to sink into the Gulf of Naples by the eighth century C.E has now lifted this ancient villa from Lake Fusaro The phenomenon — known as bradyseism — is caused by the filling or emptying of chambers beneath the surface of the Earth When magma and other hydrothermal liquids enter these chambers Bacoli and the surrounding areas are particularly susceptible to bradyseism When Greek colonists first settled the region in the eighth century B.C.E. they referred to it as “Campi Flegrei” or “The Burning Fields” due to the frequent volcanic activity and Bacoli are all part of the Phlegraean Fields ©Luigi Novi/Wikimedia CommonsAn overhead view of the Phlegraean Fields the volcanic caldera where Lake Fusaro (seen here in the upper left) is located according to a study by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology the Earth’s surface rose by seven inches in the region This has caused the shoreline of Lake Fusaro to retreat revealing parts of the bed that have been hidden beneath the water’s surface for hundreds of years — including the Roman villa In a Facebook post Mayor Josi Gerardo Della Ragione of Bacoli wrote Walls and rooms from the Roman era have been discovered in Lake Fusaro Perhaps they belonged to a lavish villa.” Public DomainAn example of opus reticulatum brickwork in Pompeii a form of brickwork used in early Roman architecture The style can be seen at structures like Hadrian’s Villa and Herod’s winter palace in Jericho Aerial photography also indicates the villa in Lake Fusaro had thermal baths suggesting it was a residence of elite Roman citizens Experts from the Superintendence of Archaeology and Landscape of Naples are expected to arrive at the site to conduct a full examination of the villa hopefully shedding light on more architectural and cultural traditions of ancient Rome Josi Gerardo Della Ragione/FacebookDucks swim near one of the villa’s walls While the area’s unique geology is responsible for hiding these discoveries, it has also made their rediscovery possible. This region, which is home to Pompeii and Herculaneum — two cities destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E — has shown time and time again the both destructive and restorative powers of our planet’s geological processes “Bacoli continues to be a treasure chest of wonders promoting cultural tourist circuits unique in the world.” After reading about the ancient sunken villa that just emerged from Lake Fusaro, dive into 13 of the most haunting sunken cities from around the world. Then, read about Lake Lanier the Georgia reservoir that has claimed hundreds of lives Aristos is a Newsweek science and health reporter with the London He is particularly focused on archaeology and paleontology although he has covered a wide variety of topics ranging from astronomy and mental health Aristos joined Newsweek in 2018 from IBTimes UK and had previously worked at The World Weekly He is a graduate of the University of Nottingham and City University You can get in touch with Aristos by emailing a.georgiou@newsweek.com. Languages: English either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman villa complex in southern Italy on the site of a development described as an ecological monstrosity The researchers unearthed the monumental villa which is thought to date back to around the 1st century and Landscape for the Naples Metropolitan Area (SABAP) announced in a press release The site of the villa lies in the vicinity of Punta Sarparella on the coast of Cape Miseno—a headland that marks the northwestern limit of the Gulf of Naples The Cape of Miseno was also home to an ancient settlement called Misenum which was the site of a significant Roman port The villa would have once formed part of ancient Misenum an archaeologist with SABAP who directed excavations at the site As part of the urban regeneration works in Bacoli a project was launched to recover and enhance an area of coast previously occupied by the former Lido Piranha a beachside development that SABAP described as an "unauthorized eco-monster" in Italian—meaning an ugly and environmentally damaging construction The Lido was in operation from 1982 until it was demolished in 2007 which is of great archaeological importance and producing a significant amount of waste The Lido was made up of facilities of different kinds including parking a beach with umbrellas—even a pier to dock small boats and yachts certainly involving their damage," Formola said which extends down to the beach and the seabed has been found to contain 10 large rooms from different building phases walking surfaces and traces of wall cladding Formola said the residence would have been of "considerable size." Current surveys have revealed an area of 32 feet by 65 feet—not counting the submerged parts—but the archaeologists calculate that the villa could extend for more than 300 feet The villa was constructed using a technique known as Opus reticulatum (or reticulate work) pyramid-shaped pieces of tuff—a type of volcanic stone—embedded into concrete Opus reticulatum was used in Roman architecture from around the first century B.C Evidence from the site suggests that the villa may have been the residence of a prominent political figure in the ancient Roman region One possibility the archaeologists suggest is that the residence belonged to the prefect of the Classis Misenensis—the senior fleet of the Roman navy—which was based at Misenum Although this hypothesis has yet to be verified the residence would have been an ideal location for the prefect to live given its location on Punta Sarparella—a point on a promontory that juts out into the Gulf This position would have provided a broad view of the surrounding coastline and the Gulf in its entirety this promontory may have been the site where Pliny the Elder—the famed Roman author who once held the office of the prefect of the fleet—witnessed the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D SABAP said the latest discovery was of "exceptional significance"—noting that the perimeter of the villa site has now been fenced off which could include the submerged and semi-submerged structures along the coastline Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering ET: This article has been updated with comment from Simona Formola Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Condividi sui social network Social sharing is not available for non agreement to use of third-party cookiesnews6 maggio 2024Bradyseism in the Phlegraean Fields a meeting with the citizens of BacoliHead of Department Fabrizio Curcio will also attend the meeting and the Civil Protection Department will hold a meeting on May 6 at 3:30 p.m to inform the citizens about the ongoing phenomenon of bradyseism in the volcanic area of the Phlegraean Fields The meeting will take place at the Parco Borbonico del Fusaro which follows the one held on April 11 in Pozzuoli is part of the Communication Plan developed by the Campania Region in cooperation with the Department under Decree-Law 140 of October 12 This plan aims to provide the public with the latest information regarding the ongoing crisis of bradyseism and the measures implemented by the Decree-Law officials will answer frequently asked questions from citizens regarding the response of the civil protection system as well as provide scientific perspectives the Head of the Civil Protection Department Director General of Civil Protection of Campania Region and Mayor's delegate are attending as representatives of the institutions the attendees include the Director of the Ingv Volcanoes Department the Director of the Ingv-Vesuvius Observatory the President of the Network of the University Laboratories of Seismic Engineering (Reluis) and the Scientific Director of the PLINIVS Study Center The coordinator of the Campania Region's civil protection press office will moderate the meeting Write to Contact Center protezionecivile@pec.governo.it Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → arriving at the edge of the ancient Roman thermal baths of Baiae and the water is cleverly drained just as our predecessors used to do it,” Luigi Di Meo La Sibilla feels like one of the most beautiful wineries in the world And this is all before we even set foot inside the nearby aqueduct’s ancient cisterns which are now home to La Sibilla’s wine cellar “The cisterns guarantee a constant temperature and humidity,” Luigi tells us “and were created to control the flow of water.” The Romans were masters of hydro engineering and they were also great cultivators of wine One can only imagine the pride they might take in hearing the story of how their cisterns are now being used as a cellar for exceptional vino are the two protagonists of this 200-year-old tale Salvatore and Mattiacomplete the family dream working together in the vineyards and winery Five generations of winemakers are linked by this land family traditions are deeply rooted,” Restituta tells us “We were only able to freely choose the name of our third child the first child always takes the name of his paternal grandfather and the second child the name of his maternal grandfather,” Restituta says there are more Vincenzos and Luigis in the Di Meo line than we can keep track of One moniker that did stick with us is the nickname of all five generations of the Di Meo family: “Spigoni,” meaning “ears,” as in ears of wheat the Di Meos focused their efforts on that grain our first Luigi Di Meo would use his mules to transport wine on behalf of the area noblemen His son Pasquale succeeded him after the unification of Italy in 1860 and was able to buy land at the end of the 19th century It was an epochal feat and transition – this small parcel of land transforming their family from workers to owners of giving earth our second Luigi built the houses where the family lives today – but in 1938 the state expropriated the land because it was of archaeological interest due to the nearby remains of the Baiae thermal baths and other significant nearby Roman ruins the state granted the Di Meo family the right to install their vineyard within the archaeological site creating a unique relationship between the ruins and wine production that has no equal in the world The Di Meo family became the official custodian of the archaeological area on their land as well as the heroic cultivators of vines climbing through the opus reticulatum of the Roman walls on their border they house their wine in the cisterns of an old aqueduct which carried water to the Piscina Mirabilis cistern in Bacoli where the Roman fleet was stationed Luigi Di Meo created the La Sibilla brand and began to produce a bottled natural wine of exceptional quality The winery’s name is inspired by the Cumaean Sibyl the priestess of Apollo who cashed in on her title as oracle nearby The cave where she would proffer her sage snippets of wisdom is known today as the Antro della Sibilla Also well-known are the grapes of the Phlegraean Fields There are two basic ones grown in the archaeological area itself: Falanghina (white) and Piedirosso (black) Together the two make up the DOC wines of Campi Flegrei and both are beloved by lovers of the region’s wine Then there are two CRUs – these are fine wines produced exclusively in a delimited area and from a specific vineyard they come from the estate’s oldest vineyards The first is a Falanghina called “Cruna del lago” (The Eye of the Lake) and the other is “Vigna Madre,” a pure red Piedirosso ruby color with an excellent smell of fruit and a consistent flavor It can be perfectly paired with meat dishes is straw yellow in color and has hints of citrus Another of our favorites is the the Passito di Falanghina La Sibilla produces an average of 70,000 bottles a year of which only 10 percent remain in the province of Naples These can be found in the most important wine shops in the center (for example Vini e Cioccolata on via Andrea d’Isernia or Enoteca La Giarra in the Vomero Quarter) The rest of the winery’s production is exported mostly to the United States where it has a distributor on each coast It ends up on tables like at San Francisco’s popular A16 restaurant Luigi proudly tells us that the family sells their wine on Dry Farm “Managing a vineyard that is 200 years old means thinking now for future generations” says Luigi “Ours is a heroic agriculture: low mechanization the process starts from the earth and then continues in the cellar.” He shows us where he is currently planting new vine shoots which won’t bear fruit for at least another 10 years between the vineyard and winery lives a pact that spans generations loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information An ice-diver investigating a sunken whale carcass and crab hitch-hiking on a jellyfish are just a few of the stunning highlights from this year’s Through Your Lens photo contest In its 18th year the Through You Lens contest continues to serve up some of the world’s finest underwater imagery this year the contest attracted almost 2,600 entries across four simple categories: Behavior The Grand Prize this year went to amateur underwater photographer Boz Johnson for an incredible snap of a flying fish underwater in the Philippines Johnson said the shot was taken on a night with perfectly still waters “We spotted several flying fish from the boat in the flat-calm surface and it didn’t take long to find them once we were in the water,” said Johnson “I spent a few minutes shooting before I eventually found a good position for my focus light and strobes that compensated for the issues I was having maintaining buoyancy and stability just below the surface.” Another highlight in this year’s batch of winners comes from Alex Dawson a freelance photographer with over 25 years experience His stunning Wide-Angle category winner depicts free diver Anna Von Boetticher under sea ice in Greenland investigating the skeleton of a whale “As I got down under the ice on the first dive and my eyes started to adjust to the darkness I was shocked that the whale carcass was so intact and huge,” explained Dawson “Anna started diving around the whale bones so I placed my external lift farther away to get some depth.” Take a look through our gallery at a few more winners from this year’s contest Indispensable for the growth of the community and the development of territories This is the topic of the 53rd edition of the Giffoni Film Festival that chose to start its story in one of the most suggestive places of Campania region often used as a set for cinema and television hosted the collective live show that marked the start of this new journey among young people and for young people Campania Region is the main partner of Giffoni The team presented the various sections of the programme to more than 100 giffoners through a series of linkups from different landmarks: the Antro della Sibilla Cumana where Cinè – Le Giornate Professionali di Cinema is taking place the housing community for foreign unaccompanied minors Casa di Giona in Scafati and the Multimedia Valley of Giffoni In this journey there are also the mayor of Bacoli Josi Gerardo Della Ragione; Giffoni’s director and founder Claudio Gubitosi; General Manager Jacopo Gubitosi; artistic director Luca Apolito; the Councillor for Tourism of Campania Region Felice Casucci; the president of the Giffoni Experience body Pietro Rinaldi; the Counsellor appointed to the Relations with the Festival of Giffoni Valle Piana Giuseppe Marrandino; in connection from remote who designed the image of #Giffoni53; General Carmine Masiello Deputy Chief of the Defence General Staff; the Councillor for Vocational Training of Campania Region Armida Filippelli; the director of Paestum’s archaeological park Velia Tiziana D’Angelo; the CEO and vice-president of Medusa Film Giampaolo Letta; Ciné’s General Manager Remigio Truocchio and the various departments of Giffoni “Today we are writing another page that highlights the commitment we have to promote to support the adolescents in trouble – Giffoni’s founder Claudio Gubitosi said – I want to remind you of that famous human and moral testament left by Francois Truffaut in 1982 That handwritten phrase “among all the cinema festivals breaks into this meeting and our new initiatives after 41 years To the necessary we add the “Indispensable” urge us to provide tools for reading and sharing addressed to generations that live in their own troubled little world Giffoni plays its part for over half a century beauty and contagious positive energy are a strong antidote to boredom and unnecessary violence” analyses the data: “This is a brave and ambitious edition: 150 works in competition from 35 countries and 50 hors concours; 320 thousand people expected from 20 to 29 July; 250 young people of the IMPACT section will meet men and women of science sport; 1 national and 4 international previews; 20 special events; 20 music artists and 10 live showcases There is also the Village that includes a lot of activities for the families; from animation to laboratories as well as the long awaited Giffoni Food Show; 30 innovators in the Dream Team section; 18 special projects with different bodies associations and companies; more than 40 protagonists of the most important Italian and international companies We also expect to reach 600 million potential contracts through traditional media and social networks this year there are 6,500 jurors in the various sections the traditional ritual of hospitality towards Italian and foreign jurors in the families of the territory “It’s always a great emotion to present a new edition of Giffoni – Pietro Rinaldi president of the Giffoni Experience Autonomous Body says – this year we do it in a place full of charm and suggestion has never lost the desire to be strongly connected to Campania region who continues to have insights able to fan this spark that never goes out but rather represents a strong landmark for our young people We can’t wait to have you with us at Giffoni We can’t wait to welcome the thousands of jurors that will participate to this edition unique pieces of a collective dream called Giffoni” “It’s truly exciting to present this edition of Giffoni in a place full of history and culture our young people arrive at Giffoni looking for questions “I feel I must thank the project presented today for its varied nature and because you are able to tell many stories focusing on various topics I ask you not to quench the attention on fragility This is why Giffoni represents a great opportunity for Campania Region Giffoni is a reference model for young people and all those who want to investigate the relations between art to follow the example of Giffoni that has been able to create objective condition for hope and the courage of hope Giffoni has also represented an ante litteram tool able to counter the depopulation of inland areas “I thank Giffoni for choosing our extraordinary town The fact that you have chosen Bacoli is for us a reason of pride because it means offering us a national and international showcase as does Campania Region in every occasion – these are the words of Josi Gerardo Della Ragione And I’m happy that we are presenting precisely from here an extraordinary event born from the mind of a man who has realised how it was possible to create something of international importance We Phlegraean are accustomed to beauty but we often forget that the main resource are the citizens who live the Phlegraean Fields We too can realize something as extraordinary as Giffoni We must contribute to realize extraordinary things Diego Armano Maradona showed up at the San Paolo stadium in Naples He said he had come to make children happy I feel like there is a perfect harmony with what we do here today Our goal is to create many Giffoni in every corner of our territory” illustrated the activities that the Defence will realize during #Giffoni53 I participated for the first time when I was 12 and I had the beautiful occasion to talk with the young people I immediately thought about the young people that crowd the festival and are the most profound soul of the festival They need our help to become citizens of tomorrow as are the values on which our country is based Giffoni is a space of sharing and ideas in which it is possible to tell and share stories a living monument that is Claudio Gubitosi – these are the words of Giuseppe Marrandino Counsellor appointed to the Relations with the Festival of Giffoni Valle Piana - We are preparing as well as possible to host this colourful flood that I want to thank the families of Giffoni that This is one of Giffoni’s points of strength We have a positive synergy with the Giffoni Film Festival as proven by the various construction sites and the works realized in these years that have allowed a strong transformation of the territory” In connection from the housing community for foreign unaccompanied minors “La Casa di Giona” of Scafati the Councillor for Vocational Training of Campania Region took part: “One of the goals that we share with Giffoni is to promote the inclusion and to give young people those opportunity that an early school leaving could deny them condemning them to a life not up to their talent because for us young people’s rights are precious We desire to launch a message to the whole of Italy because Campania Region works to give a chance to find a path to those who do not have it With the activities that we offer we tend to give this opportunity” BANDS AND FANFARE AT GIFFONIThe collaboration between Giffoni and the Government institutions becomes more and more close Particularly with the Ministry of the Interior the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Staff there will be information spaces directly managed by the institutions with laboratories Ample space will be dedicated to the military corps’ bands and fanfare that will cheer Giffoni with suggestive concerts at the Giardino degli Aranci with the FANFARE ON HORSEBACK OF THE NATIONAL POLICE there will be the MUSIC BAND OF THE ITALIAN ARMY (July 24) the SOUTH MARINE DEPARTMENTAL FANFARE OF THE MILITARY MARINE (July 25) the FANFARE OF THE EIGHT BERSAGLIERI REGIMENT (July 29) GIARDINO DEGLI ARANCI: MUSIC FOR EVERYONEThis year Giffoni has chosen to reserve a special place for all the Festival’s friends will host a series of events free and open to the public with the exhibition of the students of the Conservatory of Music Domanico Cimarosa of Avellino the polyphonic choir and the soloists of the laboratory “Produzione di spettacoli musicali per l’infanzia” (Production of music shows for infancy) will be the protagonists of the show “Il musichiere dei piccoli 2 in forma di concerto” there will be an event with the Sonora Junior Sax an orchestra composed of boys and girls from 9 to 23 years that includes over seventy young saxophonists and a group of young tutors that will accompany them on a repertoire able to range from classical to popular songs will hold an encounter dedicated to former Pollica mayor Angelo Vassallo president of the Angello Vassallo Foundation author of a song dedicated to the fisherman mayor will sing along with the choir “Mille voci” of the Angelo Vassallo Institute of Racale (Lecce) along with some users of the Centro per la Cura e la Ricerca sui Disturbi dell’Alimentazione (Center for Care and Research on Eating Disorders) of the Local Health Unit in Lecce that will return the day after with a show entitled “Magicamente plastica” An exciting magic experience between magic tricks and surprising illusions to make young people aware of the topic of recycling there will be the moment of the Green Storytellers with a live event is accompanied by a show event that has now collected many replicas throughout Italy The show is composed of five modular stories each of which – in a comic and funny way – pushes the spectator to reflect on environmental issues GIFFONI NEXT GENERATIONGiffoni will once again become the hub of innovation with Giffoni Next Generation A mix of workshops and seminars aimed at informing and raising awareness of digital culture and the creative industry among the younger generation Among the most relevant formats are the Innovation Talks intended for the young people of the Giffoni IMPACT who will be able to confront the participating companies through challenges under the banner of technological innovation keeping in mind the skills required by the job market and their talents who will take part in workshops and mentorship to explore topics such as sustainability There will also be in-depth moments through the panel curated by MIA - Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo the panel OBE - Branded Entertainment Observatory and a panel entirely dedicated to music.  To close the event an important Summit focused on the issues of innovation in the world of audiovisual productions and entertainment composed of three panels useful to analyze the opportunities offered by the market financial development and communication challenges all in the presence of national and international CEOs IMPATTO GIOVANIIMPATTO GIOVANI is the new project co-funded by the Department of Youth Policy and General Public Service will address topics of great interest to the world of young people Each day is dedicated to a specific topic considered a priority for those who The topics range from combating alcohol abuse and drunk driving to helping young people overcome mental health problems from combating obesity and promoting sports participation to orienting them towards work from the culture of legality to European opportunities for young people from Universal Civil Service and the Neet phenomenon to creative work and business creation the project will produce two audiovisual products: a video report on all the activities that will take place during the festival and a video "IMPATTO GIOVANI LIVE DOC - ESPERIENCES A CONFRONTO" that will tell the issues addressed from the point of view of young people dynamic and captivating documentary style with the approach of self-narration The presentation of the project is scheduled for July 20 in the presence of CLAUDIO GUBITOSI the Director General of the Office of Youth Policy the Project Manager of the Office of Youth Policy Director of the Mental Health Department of Salerno Asl (July 21) who died in a tragic car accident caused by a driver who later tested positive for alcohol the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Italian Youth Agency who will talk about European opportunities for young people the project officer of Europa Creativa-Antenna Italia there will be a meeting with MICHELE SCISCIOLI the head of the Department of Youth Policy and General Public Service SPECIAL PROJECTS#Giffoni53 will be an opportunity to carry out activities that are part of the Special Projects promoted by the Autonomous Body Giffoni Experience with state institutions associations and third sector actors that take place throughout the year and are dedicated to current issues such as the fight against school dropout and educational poverty training and enrichment of the school offer Below are the projects to take place during the 2023 edition of the Giffoni Film Festival SEDICI MODI DI DIRE CIAOSedici Modi di Dire Ciao (Sixteen Ways to Say Hello) was selected by the social enterprise Con i Bambini within the framework of the Fund for Combating Educational Poverty among Children Five regions are involved: Campania (Eboli and Giffoni Valle Piana) Sardinia (Nuoro) and Veneto (San Donà di Piave) One of the Campus will take place during the festival as one of the main actions of the project Young people from all the participating regions will be present SAFER INTERNET CENTRE – GENERAZIONI CONNESSEThe project SAFER INTERNET CENTRE – GENERAZIONI CONNESSE is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe programme in collaboration with some of the main Italian institutions dealing with online safety the Youth Panel coordinated by Giffoni will be present will carry out training activities to raise young people's awareness on the topic of developing a conscious digital identity The young people will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Meta with whom they will discuss the delicate issue of digital security FAMI VILLAGE is set up with a punctual and in-depth information and awareness activity on the Refuge managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the aim of promoting an integrated management of migration flows by supporting all aspects of the phenomenon: Refuge The authority responsible for the Fund is the Civil Liberties and Immigration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs In addition to promoting the activities of the Fund three workshops will be held during the festival on music HYPINGHYPING is a project to combat educational poverty and school dropout in the framework of the PNRR (Mission 5 - Component 3 - Investment 3) Socio-educational interventions to combat educational poverty in Southern Italy in support of the Third Sector - funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU through the Agency for Territorial Cohesion The project is led by Cooperativa Sociale Insieme from Salerno and enjoys a broad partnership that includes Giffoni Some of the Hyping Free Campus activities in Salerno will take place during the festival the project IN YOUTH WE TRUST will be presented based on the PNRR (Mission 5 - Component 3 - Investment 3) Structured socio-educational interventions to combat educational poverty in Southern Italy in support of the Third Sector - funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU through the Agency for Territorial Cohesion The project foresees the creation of a service center in the city of Sassari educational and socio-educational interventions to promote the inclusion of minors in their environment Gifoni is one of the partners of the initiative implemented in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture of the Campania Region and financed by the FEAMP aims to educate young people to a culture of healthy eating through the rediscovery of the Mediterranean diet excellent agricultural food and fish resources the Giornata sulla corretta alimentazione (a day on healthy eating) will be held in the presence of the Campania Regional Agricultural Commissioner An interesting show cooking with the participation of students and teachers of the Istituto Alberghiero di Salerno will complete the activities CARTA GIOVANI NAZIONALEThe Carta Giovani Nazionale (National Youth Card) is an initiative promoted by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers - Department of Youth Policy and General Public Service - aimed at Italian and European citizens residing in Italy between the ages of 18 and 35 During the festival there will be activities to promote the Card especially through the use of social media with the aim of spreading this tool that is proving to be more and more useful for young people between 18 and 35 years in the presence of the Extraordinary Commissioner Federica Celestini Campanari an important Memorandum of Understanding is signed between the Agenzia Italiana per la Gioventù (Italian Youth Agency) and the Ente Autonomo Giffoni Experience (autonomous body Giffoni Experience) The aim is to create an ever stronger and constructive synergy CIPS - NATIONAL FILM AND IMAGE PLAN FOR SCHOOLSUnder the auspices of MIC and MIM Giffoni is at the forefront of the realisation of projects that promote the protagonism of students in collaboration with educational institutions During the festival will be presented the audiovisual products realised during the itinerant festival School Experience and during the various projects that Giffoni has carried out in collaboration with numerous school institutions PIER PAOLO PASOLINI: I “CENTO” VOLTIProject realised with the contribution of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers - Struttura di missione per la valorizzazione degli anniversari nazionali e della dimensione partecipativa delle nuove generazioni book presentations and lectures - in collaboration with the Campania Libri Festival and the Associazione Tempi Moderni-e spettacolo with the aim of exploring the artistic production of one of the most influential voices of the Italian 20th century ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DIGITISATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGEThe Giffoni Manifesto on energy efficiency and ecological transition will be presented an important project for the digitization of Giffoni's cultural heritage CAMPAIGN AGAINST HOMOTRANSFOBIAAn important awareness campaign on the rights of LGBT+ people carried out together with the association IKen GIFFONI FUTUROPRESENTEA very special date will be July 25 when FuturoPresente: Short Films from the Netherlands will arrive in Giffoni This is an initiative of the Embassy and Consulate General of the Netherlands in Italy and four major Dutch cultural institutions (Performing Arts Fund NL SeeNL) whose aim is to present to the Italian public the best of Dutch artistic production for children and young people to network actors and experiences in the two countries and to contribute to a more inclusive vision of culture Enriching the festival's offer of films in competition will be a series of animated shorts dedicated to Elements +3 which will be accompanied by directors and distributors called upon to tell the youngest jurors the behind-the-scenes story of their work A valuable synergy in line with the spirit of Giffoni which has always opened its doors wide to quality Dutch cinema the title of the project wants to emphasise that the new generations do not only represent 'the future': their point of view on the world must be heard in the present which are at the centre of many of the works in the programme whereby today's actions will have a decisive impact on tomorrow GIFFONI FOOD SHOWThe format started last year and dedicated to the promotion of proper nutrition raising awareness against food waste is confirmed now in its second edition and aimed at children will include a series of meetings with professionals from the world of food and will be held on the terrace of the citadel of cinema every afternoon from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m There will be over 30 protagonists including chefs master pizza makers and expert pastry chefs for moments of food education and cooking performances also offering final tastings of their delicacies the Mondadori Group's leading food media brand in Italy which will be present with creations and historical faces to share all the activities taking place on its social profiles Hosting the cooking shows from 20 to 23 July will be Giovanni Castaldi Many other guests powered by Giallozafferano Creators and Chefs will fill the program including Giusi Battaglia master pizza makers such as Angioletto Tramontano and Valentino Tafuri July 22 will be devoted entirely to the final of a contest for amateur pastry chefs held in collaboration with InCibum which will feature party chef and now TV talent Tommaso Foglia as jury president will not exclude new subsequent announcements to make even more interesting a format that at Giffoni has already given so much involvement from the public Also continuing is the collaboration with the Terraorti Fruit and Vegetable Consortium in addition to the supply of fresh produce New entries as partners in this edition's format will be Pasta Di Martino which for three generations has been bringing Gragnano Pasta made with 100 percent Italian wheat to the world's tables studying and producing the highest quality flours and blends since 1953 HOW TO FOLLOW #GIFFONI53Through the official website www.giffonifilmfestival.it it will be possible to consult the program and learn about the activities While live streaming will tell the meetings on the official channel www.giffonilive.it MEDIA PARTNERSMEDIASETThe collaboration with Mediaset which closely follows all Giffoni activities Punctual will be the information during all editions of the various TGs of the group with live TV links and continuous updates on the sites and dedicated social channels Channel 5 will air a special in the second night that will recount all the emotions of #Giffoni53 will dedicate an edition of Studio Aperto's Mag entirely related to our festival RAI PARTNERSHIPSThe great collaboration between Giffoni and Rai Partnerships is renewed several initiatives are planned within the 53rd edition of the festival starring the Rai world with the special event related to "Noi siamo Leggenda" the new fantasy-tinged teen drama centered on the stories of a group of teenagers who suddenly discover that they are endowed with superpowers with in the main cast Emanuele Di Stefano a Rai Fiction - Fabula Pictures co-production produced by Nicola and Marco De Angelis in collaboration with Prime Video will be presented to jurors with the participation of Emanuele Di Stefano Great space will also be given to social projects that are inextricably linked with both realities The youngsters of the Generator +16 section will take part in "Words that #disturb," an initiative promoted by the Department of History Anthropology Religions Performing Arts of Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with the Department of Child Neuropsychiatry of Policlinico Umberto I and the support of Rai Direzione Per la Sostenibilità - ESG questioning the words that define psychiatric disorders at the diagnostic level and that are very often used in common language as a form of hate speech among the youngest Learn how to recognize fake or distorted news and dismantle the mechanism by which fake news spreads Rai and Giffoni renew their commitment to spreading a culture of information on July 26 with "Fake news: instructions for use The Role of Media Literacy in the Fight against Misinformation" with the meeting scheduled in the Workshop +18 section in the presence of Francesco Giorgino the 60th anniversary of the Rai Production Center of Naples which has always been at the forefront in chronicling the birth Giffoni's creator and founder Claudio Gubitosi and the director of the Rai Production Center of Naples Antonio Parlati will celebrate this important milestone together and sign a memorandum of understanding to continue to tell together the many projects in the pipeline SKYSky will cover the festival with news and live coverage on Sky Tg24 and Sky Cinema the entire duration of the event with extensive information LIRATVIt will be possible to follow the festival every day, from July 21 to 30, thanks to LIRA Tv. Live broadcasts will be aired in the morning and from 3 p.m. on Digital Terrestrial Channel 18 in the Campania region and streamed on https://www.liratv.it/it/streaming RADIO 105Radio 105 is confirmed again for this edition as the radio partner of the Giffoni Film Festival The broadcaster will be present at the Festival with its speaker Rebecca Staffelli who will broadcast daily from the Multimedia Valley to tell the event through the voices of the protagonists in 105 Night Express and will take the stage at Giffoni Music Concept to present all the artists in the line up The Festival will also live through Radio 105's digital and social channels ASKANEWSBorn from the integration of Asca and TMNews to create a new information hub, askanews is one of Italy's leading agencies, recognizable for completeness and timeliness in providing constantly updated multimedia information in text, photo and video format usable on different devices. It will report on the festival with video news and in-depth reports at https://askanews.it/ MOVIEPLAYERWith inexhaustible curiosity and commitment Movieplayer has been dedicated to exploring the world of cinema and TV series for years: space for information it will report on the festival with focus and interviews as well as a panel dedicated to Movie Meta Trade the talk-show set in Movieplayer's metaverse produced in collaboration with Anica's Italian Union of Digital Editors & Creators and Eldorado Agency BADTASTE.ITBadTaste.it was born in 2004 as a film information site and quickly became a reference point in Italy for news in-depth analysis and reviews of the most anticipated films also making a name for itself abroad for scoops and previews of international films the editorial offer has been expanded to television credibility and great attention to content Always on the mark with the latest news and previews the site offers commentary and current affairs columns as well as thematic spaces completely dedicated to national and international events from major festivals to industry conventions with embedded correspondents engaged in minute-by-minute live coverage TODAYToday is a national online newspaper registered in 2017 and published by Citynews Group Its registered office is in Naples and its management is Rome one dedicated to agribusiness and one dedicated to the European market Cinecittà's online newspaper that chronicles cinema in all its forms is Media Partner of the Giffoni Film Festival 2023 A magazine that every day dedicates space to the genres most sought after by younger audiences while giving voice to emerging audiovisual talents Finding synergies with an event as unique in the world as the Giffoni Film Festival that welcomes over 6500 young people from 30 nations is a natural choice PARTNER #GIFFONI53Activities continue between Giffoni and its partners who decide to invest in a project in an event that has been supporting the ambitions and dreams of new generations for over fifty years Confirmed also this year the presence of Lete the official water of Giffoni will carry out the second edition of the project "Lete brings sport to Giffoni," together with F.I.G.C. Federazione Italiana Scherma and FIJLKAM the #giffoners will be able to play different sports activities The Lete Special Award will also be given for the second year to the best film that deals with the theme of sports as a moment of social and cultural growth Also renewing its support to Giffoni is Acea with its social message of sustainability and protection of water resources with a series of moments planned in the Impact section and two more meetings in the Parental Experience section on the themes of land and water resource protection Also renewed is the second edition of the ACEA Special Award an award for the best film in competition on the theme of sustainability and water resources Many activities in the energy field for this edition of #Giffoni53 with different realities and multinationals the French multinational that deals with energy efficiency in the Public Administration which will present its projects in the Impact section with a speech by Emanuela Trentin (Ceo Veolia) and will also involve the Giffoni Dream Team in the creation of a communication campaign Eni also returns with workshops dedicated to electric mobility and outdoor games for the entire Festival audience the company specializing in energy efficiency and air conditioning will present its projects on the theme of energy sustainability at Giffoni it is a return with its usual message of promoting separate waste collection and environmental protection will present a special award depicting a phoenix to reinforce the concept that wealth comes from recovery in its second year of presence at Giffoni and committed to major road safety campaigns will also be present at Giffoni first in the Impact section to present the winners of the music contest on road safety as part of the "Drive and Enough" campaign and then in the Parental Experience section to raise awareness on the issue of safety and road accidents Aci and its karting activities in the square and two special events: an Impact meeting with the Ferrari team that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a meeting in the Next Generation section with Andrea Toso a company specializing in outdoor advertising which has been supporting Giffoni for more than three years conveying the campaign to launch the event on its digital installations throughout the country it will present a special award to the film in competition that best expresses the concepts of innovation and creativity the prestigious philanthropic body founded by Maestro Bocelli the bank that has supported Giffoni for more than a decade will instead be present this year to promote its financial education projects dedicated to children and will award a special prize to the film in competition that best deals with the theme of realizing an entrepreneurial dream Sara Assicurazioni enters for the first time with a pitch by General Manager Alberto Tosti on the role of insurance in the social and legal system with Italy's most beloved school agenda for kids with fantastic activities and "Meet and Greet" with guests ready for the usual copy signing of the brand new Comix inside the Citadel A partnership that has lasted for three years founded on the concept of network and support of the territory is the one with Gruppo Noviello a Salerno-based company in the automotive sector which will provide the Festival with the cars on which the guests will travel returns again this year with many activities: food education workshops and promotion of local products talks by experts in the fruit and vegetable sector from Campania as part of the Giffoni Food Show and the presence of nutrition experts as part of the Giffoni Food Talk-Mediterranean Experience project is confirmed again this year to support the event as Main Technical Partner for video and photographic equipment the health company will present at Giffoni the documentary film "Beyond the Sea," which shines a spotlight on a sensitive issue such as lung cancer made together with WALCE Onlus - Women Against Lung Cancer in Europe and RUFA - Rome University of Fine Arts The screening will feature the young people of the Impact section and Fulvia Filippini (Public Affairs Country Head Sanofi) Stefania Vallone (Secretariat and International Relations Walce Onlus) and Giusy Alfieri (director of the RUFA team) will speak in the hall for a discussion with them." Zuiki has made the fantastic T-shirts for the jurors will also be present at Giffoni with a booth inside which it will involve the children in creative and fun photobombing activities bacoli lights up Christmas with an extraordinary event: the Artist Lights at Vanvitelli Park From 22 November 2024 up to 6 January 2025 every evening the park transforms into a magical show of Christmas illuminations families and groups of friends are crowding the park to admire the decorations and the festive atmosphere is tangible in every corner of the city Le Christmas illuminations can be visited at the Vanvitelliano park from 22th November 2024The event is open every day with the lights turned on by 16: 30 to 23: 00 every day until 6 January 2025 Entrance is free and the park is easily accessible thanks to its proximity to the Cumana station Le Luci d'Artista at the Vanvitelliano Park represent a real enchanted aquarium made of Dolphins all illuminated to create a unique atmosphere The light path crosses the paths of the park leading visitors towards the Royal Bourbon Casino creating a magical experience even during the winter holidays The entire park area becomes a sea ​​of ​​lights that transports visitors on a magical and evocative journey but contribute to creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that has become a point of reference for thousands of people in Campania and not only This year's edition of the Luci d'Artista It is distinguished by some news which make the event even more special: we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user Il New Year's Eve in Bacoli promises to be a spectacular event spanning three days The culmination of the celebrations will be the concert of Sal Da Vinci This amazing event will offer a variety of musical performances and entertainment for everyone The celebrations begin on 30th December at 21pm inBacoli Market Area This musical evening will take the audience on a nostalgic journey through several generations in an enchanted atmosphere between the artistic lights and the splendid setting of the Fusaro lake The Mayor Josi Gerardo Della Ragione announced that Sal Da Vinci it will be the great attraction of New Year's Eve Spectators will gather in the Villa Comunale on the lake Miseno waiting for the show to start Sal Da Vinci and its cast This event will be a point of reference to celebrate the arrival of the new year the celebrations will continue with the concert of Cristina D'Avena this concert will entertain both adults and children The Mayor Of Reason underlines that New Year's Eve in Bacoli will be an exceptional event for residents With over 100 free events and three concerts in the square Bacoli confirms itself not only as a summer destination but also as an ideal place to celebrate Christmas and New Year This vast and engaging program is an invitation to share and participate is enthusiastic in announcing a wonderful news it becomes a center of high information and the new seat of the University of Naples Federico II the agreement between the rector of the University was ratified Matteo Lorito and the first citizen of Bacoli the municipality where the nineteenth-century residence is located Villa Ferretti is a residence that has been removed from organized crime and thanks to the special agreement it will become the cultural center of archeology of the sea and digital humanities The project will take shape immediately after the summer with studies They will be involved more the faculties of Humanities The structure is distributed over two floors in about 700 square meters and is located overlooking the sea of ​​Baia it will host the Federico II Higher Education Center on Digital Humanities then it will continue with various studies that will also be connected to the submerged remains of Baia announces the arrival of a special train called CuMare Express This is a new convoy that will allow you to reach from Naples the beaches and archaeological sites of Bacoli and which will be active starting from from the 16 April will participate in the twenty-fifth edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange which will take place at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples the new train that will allow citizens from Naples to reach the beaches and archaeological sites of Bacoli will have as a departure station Montesanto From here it will make several stages such as: a great way to avoid all the bathing traffic which is formed in the summer months You can secure a seat on the CuMare Express by making a reservation from the online platform the ice skating rinks in Naples attract adults and children looking for fun and special moments improve balance or simply enjoy the pleasure of sliding on the ice Let's see the main ones ice skating rinks in Naples and Campania ideal for spending the Christmas period in joy is one of the most anticipated attractions of the city this real track will offer a unique experience inserted in a context of Christmas markets and artistic lights Edenlandia e AcquaFlash they transform into enchanted villages the ice rink is located indoors inside the theatre and costs 6 euros for 30 minutes the track is outdoors and extends for a good 1000 square meters Both tracks are set in a context rich in shows with free admission to the parks until 6 January 2025 At the shopping center Vulcano Buono in Nola a Christmas village of 3000 m² full of attractions The track is open every day until 6 January 2025 markets and a spectacular 50-meter high Ferris wheel is a perfect option for those looking for fun and a festive atmosphere in the parking lot of the Mugnano Shopping Centre there is the largest skating rink in central and southern Italy with a synthetic surface of 300 square meters This rink is ideal not only for traditional skating but also offers the possibility of playing hockey The location is enriched by other attractions such as inflatables the ice rink will be open and will be a meeting point for families and enthusiasts the Atripalda rink offers a welcoming and safe experience for everyone thanks also to the presence of qualified staff The town is transformed into a small mountain village Immersed in Christmas village di Vallesaccarda the skating rink in Michele Adessa Square It has been active sinceDecember 8 This rink is ideal for both children and adults with Christmas markets and eateries nearby to enjoy local delicacies The atmosphere is made special by twinkling lights and Christmas music creating a perfect environment for a day of celebration and fun The skating rink located in Piazza della Libertà ad Avellino It is the beating heart of the Christmas Village of the city opened by 6 December 2024 to 6 January 2025 this rink offers an experience suitable for all ages The organization includes qualified personnel ensuring safety even for those who approach skating for the first time Starting from 3th June 2020 to frequent the beaches free from Bacoli This was announced by the mayor of Bacoli Josi Gerardo Of The Region in a long outburst on his facebook page complains the various non-compliant behavior that have been held these days Indeed the beaches of Bacoli have been completely stormed To avoid therefore gatherings and unpleasant situations not in accordance with the rules to be respected to limit the spread of the virus the mayor decided to ban from Saturday 30 May to Tuesday 2 June 2020 la stay on the beach with a towel and umbrellas while starting from 3 June for access to the beach it will be necessary to make a reservation from Saturday to Tuesday it will be allowed stroll in the shoreline Also access to the piers Torregaveta and Marina Grande will be prohibited and the mayor specifies that this ordinance applies to all beaches those shores that strictly respect the rules to limit the diffusion of the will be excluded Coronavirus This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.