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“We are Legend”
October 15, 2012 Issue
Buon giorno!
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Places to Visit The Best Cathedrals St. Peter’s Basilica (Rome): Its roots began with the first Christian emperor, Constantine, in A.D. 324. By 1400, the Roman basilica was in danger of collapsing, prompting the Renaissance popes to commission plans for the largest, most impressive, most jaw-dropping cathedral the world had ever seen. Amid the rich decor of gilt, marble, and mosaics are countless artworks, including Michelangelo’s Pietà. Other sights here are a small museum of Vatican treasures and the eerie underground grottoes containing the tombs of former popes, including the most recently interred, John Paul II. An elevator ride (or a rigorous climb) up the tower to Michelangelo’s glorious dome provides panoramic views of Rome. The Duomo of Florence: Begun in the late 1200s and consecrated 140 years later, the pink, green, and white marble Duomo was a symbol of Florence’s prestige and wealth. It’s loaded with world-class art and is one of Italy’s largest and most distinctive religious buildings. A view of its red-tiled dome, erected over a 14-year period in what was at the time a radical new design by Brunelleschi, is worth the trip to Florence. Other elements of the Duomo are Giotto’s campanile (bell tower) and the octagonal baptistery (a Romanesque building with bronze doors). The Duomo of Siena: Begun in 1196, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful and ambitious Gothic churches in Italy, with extravagant zebra-striped bands of marble. Masterpieces here include a priceless pavement of masterful mosaics, an octagonal pulpit carved by master sculptor Nicola Pisano, and the lavishly frescoed Piccolomini Library.
The Best Museums
The Vatican Museums (Rome): Rambling, disorganized, and poorly labeled they might be, but these buildings are packed with treasures accumulated over the centuries by the popes. There’s the incomparable Sistine Chapel, such priceless ancient Greek and Roman sculptures
as Laocoön and the Belvedere Apollo, buildings whose walls were almost completely executed by Raphael (including his majestic School of Athens), and endless collections of art ranging from (very pagan) Greco-Roman antiquities to Christian art by European masters. Galleria Borghese (Rome): One of the world’s great small museums reopened a few years ago after a 14-year restoration breathed new life into the frescoes and decor of this 1613 palace. That’s merely the backdrop for the collections, which include masterpieces of baroque sculpture by a young Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. National Etruscan Museum (Rome): Mysterious and, for the most part, undocumented, the Etruscans were the ancestors of the Romans. They left a legacy of bronze and marble sculpture, sarcophagi, jewelry, and representations of mythical heroes, some of which were excavated at Cerveteri, a stronghold north of Rome. Most startling about the artifacts is their sophisticated, almost mystical sense of design. The Etruscan collection is housed in a papal villa dating from the 1500s. National Archaeological Museum (Naples): Naples and the region around it have yielded a wealth of sculptural treasures from the Roman Empire. Many of these riches have been accumulated in a rambling building designed
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Places to Visit as a barracks for the Neapolitan cavalry in the 1500s. Much of the loot excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the Renaissance collections of the Farnese family, is in this museum, which boasts a trove of Greco-Roman antiquities.
The Best Ruins Roman Forum (Rome): Two thousand years ago, most of the known world was directly affected by decisions made in the Roman Forum. Today classicists and archaeologists wander among its ruins, conjuring up the glory that was Rome. What you’ll see today is a pale, rubblestrewn version of the once-majestic site -- it’s now surrounded by modern boulevards packed with whizzing cars. Palatine Hill (Rome): According to legend, the Palatine Hill was the site where Romulus and Remus (the orphaned infant twins who survived by being suckled by a she-wolf) eventually founded the city. Although Il Palatino is one of the seven hills of ancient Rome, you’ll find it hard to distinguish it as such because of the urban congestion rising all around. The site is enhanced by the Farnese Gardens (Orti Farnesiani), laid out in the 1500s on the site of Tiberius’s palace. The Colosseum (Rome): Rome boasts only a handful of other ancient monuments that survive in such well-preserved condition. A massive amphitheater set incongruously amid a maze of modern traffic, the Colosseum was once the setting for gladiator combat, lion-feeding frenzies, and public entertainment whose cruelty was a noted characteristic of the empire (just ask Russell Crowe). All three of the ancient world’s classical styles (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian) are represented, superimposed in tiers one above the other. Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana; near Tivoli): Hadrian’s Villa slumbered in rural obscurity until the 1500s, when Renaissance popes ordered its excavation. Only then was the scale of this enormous and beautiful villa from A.D.
134 appreciated. Its builder, Hadrian, who had visited almost every part of his empire, wanted to incorporate the wonders of the world into one building site -- and he succeeded. Ostia Antica (near Rome): During the height of the Roman Empire, Ostia (“mouth” in Latin) was the harbor town set at the point where the Tiber flowed into the sea. As Rome declined, so did Ostia; by the early Middle Ages, the town had almost disappeared, its population decimated by malaria. In the early 1900s, archaeologists excavated the ruins of hundreds of buildings, many of which you can view. Herculaneum (Campania): Legend says that Herculaneum was founded by Hercules. The historical facts tell us that it was buried under rivers of volcanic mud one fateful day in A.D. 79 after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Seeping into the cracks of virtually every building, the scalding mud preserved the timbers of hundreds of structures that would otherwise have rotted during the normal course of time. Devote at least 2 hours to seeing some of the best-preserved houses from the ancient world. Pompeii (Campania): Once it was an opulent resort filled with 25,000 wealthy Romans. In A.D. 79, the eruption that devastated Herculaneum (above) buried Pompeii under at least 6m (20 ft.) of volcanic ash and pumice stone. Beginning around 1750, Charles of Bourbon ordered the systematic excavation of the ruins -- the treasures hauled out sparked a wave of interest in the classical era throughout northern Europe.
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Things to Know Taxis
Metro System
-Cabs are available virtually anywhere in Naples. Licensed cabs in Naples are WHITE with a city badge and registration number on their front doors and METERS IN THEM!
-One of largest Metros in
-AGREE ON A PRICE BEFORE YOU GET IN
-One ticket for all transportation called “UNICO” for use on Metro, Buses, Funicolare, Cumana and other public transportation.
-May try to charge more because you are a tourist.
Europe.
-Fares for UNICO: 90 Minute ticket 1.00 Euro All Day Pass 3.00 Euros Monthly ticket 23.24 Euros
OFF-Limit Areas -Spanish Quarter – ‘The Gut’ - Small/Obscure streets surrounding Piazza GARIBALDI (Main Train Station) - Avoid dark alleys and streets and pharmacies
-Do not dispute fare… May lead to your arrest. Just pay it and notify Shore Patrol with taxi #.
Central Train Station Largest train station in Naples -Main location to catch trains to Rome, Sicily and other regions of Italy.
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Things to know Cultural Sensitivities -Do not take photos of military installations, police stations, government buildings or officials. -Show respect toward Italians and Italian culture. -Do not take rocks, sand or anything that could constitute “cultural property.” -Do not use the “hook ‘em horns” hand sign (with pinkie and pointer fingers up) as it is a insult in Italy. -Don’t eat or chew gum while walking in public and do not eat, other than at a restaurant, in cultural areas.
Currency
€
* The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of Italy
-Do not put feet on chairs, sofas or low tables.
1 USD = 0.77 EUR 1 EUR = 1.29 USD
-Do not touch fruit or vegetables with your hands. ask the vendor to get it for you.
Tipping: -You do NOT need to tip waiters or taxi drivers.
-Do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops in churches.
-You DO need to tip the hotel porter or a good tour guide.
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Dining in Naples NAPLES:
THE BIRTHPLACE OF PIZZA
NEAPOLITAN CUISINE Neapolitan cuisine has ancient historical roots that date back to the Greco-Roman period, which was enriched over the centuries by the influence of the different cultures that controlled Naples and its kingdoms, such as that of Aragon and France. The contributions and imagination of the Neapolitan people has been extremely important in further developing an autonomous culinary culture. Since Naples was the capital of the Kingdom of Naples, its cuisine took much from the culinary traditions of all the Campania region, reaching a balance between dishes based on rural ingredients (pasta, vegetables, cheese) and seafood dishes (fish, crustaceans, mollusks).
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas are made with tomatoes, basil, olive oil and Mozzarella cheese cooked in a brick oven which gives this type of pizza its distinctive taste.
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Other Attractions Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast is a beautiful mountainous 40 Km (24 mi) long coastline. It starts just West of Positano and continues East to Vietri sul Mare, next to Salerno. restaurants, and bars are abundant with good food and drink. Shopping is limited to boutiques with bright colored clothing, sandals, footwear, and souvenirs. There are also shops selling ceramics and art.
SHOPPING Via Toledo - since the unification of Italy called “via Roma,” although most Neapolitans continue to call it “Via Toledo” - is a pedestrian shopping street which leads to Piazza Dante, San Domenico Maggiore, Spaccanapoli and elsewhere. It’s a nice afternoon or morning walk. Via Roma is the best shopping area in Naples.
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Capri Island It’s a beautiful island with gorgeous views of the shoreline and limestone rocks. Visit the public gardens, numerous boutiques, enjoy a cappuccino or gelato at a cafe, and dine on Italian cuisine.
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Helpful Phrases Hello (Good morning). (formal) = Buon giorno. (bwohn JOHR-noh) Hello. (informal) = Ciao. (chow) How are you? = Come stai? (informal)(koh-meh STAI?), Come sta? (formal)(koh-meh STAH?) Fine, thank you = Bene, grazie. (BEH-neh, GRAHT-tsyeh) What is your name? = Come ti chiami? (informal)(KOH-meh tee kee AH-mee?), Come si chiama? (formal)(KOH-meh see kee-AH-mah?) My name is ______ . = Mi chiamo ______ . (mee kee-AH-moh_____) Nice to meet you = Piacere di conoscerla. (pyah-CHEH-reh dee koh-noh-SHEHR-lah) Please = Per favore. (PEHR fah-VOH-reh) Thank you = Grazie. (GRAHT-tsyeh) You’re welcome = Prego. (PREH-goh) No problem = Non c’è problema (non cheh proh-BLEH-mah) Yes = Sì. (SEE) No = No. (noh) Excuse me = Mi scusi. (formal)(mee SKOO-zee), Scusa (informal)(SKOO-sah) What’s that? = Che cos’è? (KAY kohz-ay) Goodbye. (informal) = Ciao. Goodbye. (formal) = Arrivederci. (ahr-ree-veh-DEHR-chee) See you. = Ci vediamo. (chee veh-DYAH-moh) Sure. = Certamente, or Certo (cher-TAH-men-teh or CHEHR-toh) Really? = Davvero? (dahv-VEH-roh?) Where are the restrooms? (public place) = Dove sono i gabinetti? (doh-VEH SOH-noh ee gah-bee-NEHT-tee) Where is the bathroom? (someone’s home) = Dov’è il bagno? (doh-VEH eel BAHN-yoh) How much is a ticket to _____? = Quanto costa un biglietto per _____? (KWAHN-toh KOHS-tah oon bee-LYEHT-toh pehr) One ticket to _____, please. = Un biglietto per _____, per favore. (oon bee-LYEHT-toh pehr.... pehr fah-VOH-reh) Where does this train/bus go? = Dove va questo treno / quest’autobus? (DOH-veh vah KWEHS-toh TREH-noh / KWEHS-tow-TOH-boos) Where is the train/bus to _____? = Dov’è il treno/l’autobus per _____? (doh-VEH eel TREHnoh/ low-TOH-boos) Does this train/bus stop in _____? = Questo treno/quest’autobus si ferma a _____? (KWEHStoh TREH-noh/ KWEHS-tow-TOH-boos see FEHR-mah ah) When does the train/bus for _____ leave? = Quando parte il treno/l’autobus per _____? (KWAHN-doh PAHR-teh eel TREH-noh / low-TOH-boos) When will this train/bus arrive in _____? = Quando arriva a _____ questo treno/ quest’autobus? (KWAHN-doh ahr-REE-vah ah....KWEHS-toh TREH-noh / KWEHS-tow-TOHboos)