Why Naples ?
Naples is a paradise inhabited by devils’ (Benedetto Croce )
You can't talk about Vesuvius. Otherwise it becomes a problem.
‘Vedi Napoli e poi muori’ - “See Naples and die” ( Goethe after 4 months in Naples )
Pulcinealla is Neapolitan (not Italian!) and means happiness. No, it is happiness. You have to rub Pulcinella's nose!
If you have garlic, pepperoni and anchovy, you can even flatten the devil.
There is not just one reason why Naples did not fare as badly as Pompeii, but many.
You must never pass the salt to someone else at the table or let them pass it to you. You may never take it directly from the giver's hand, but he must place it on the table in front of you and only then may you take it. Don't do it any other way!
For the Neapolitan, Naples is a piece of heaven that has fallen to earth.
Art can visualise the world we want. Caravaggio, Caruso, o sole mio.
Why Naples? ... because the Neapolitans know what's important.
Why Naples? ... because the Neapolitans know what to make of it.
Why Naples?... because Neapolitans know where to go.
