Naples Memories

 

A visit to one of Naples' oldest neighbourhoods on the border between the sacred and the profane: you will be fascinated by the tale of ancient legends. Known in Naples as O' Campusanto d'è Funtanelle, the tufa quarry is a very special burial site that over time has become the 'great human archive of Naples', consisting of the remains of some 40,000 people, victims of numerous epidemics. This area is located in the popular Rione Sanità, an ancient quarter of the city, rich in history, culture and tradition, where it is possible to capture the true Neapolitan spirit. The setting for numerous films, not least John Turturro's 'Passione', the district is rich in architectural treasures, such as the famous open staircase of the Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, as well as culinary excellence, with its many pastry shops and pizzerias, known throughout the world. A "symbolic tour" reveals the singular, extravagant and very close relationship of the Neapolitan people with death, where sacred and profane, magic and religion, mingle to create a unique cult.