Photographs and original elaborationPhotographs and original elaboration byby Antonio FlorinoAntonio Florino

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We walk a small part of the Via Manzoni and take Via OrazioWe walk a small part of the Via Manzoni and take Via Orazio

The Vesuvius, for us Neapolitans' “ ‘A Muntagna"The Vesuvius, for us Neapolitans' “ ‘A Muntagna"

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All around is populated by people who certainly do not run from All around is populated by people who certainly do not run from newspaper kiosknewspaper kiosk

The Castle dell 'Ovo, for us Neapolitans' "O Castiello"The Castle dell 'Ovo, for us Neapolitans' "O Castiello"

Naples High and the Fortress of St. ElmoNaples High and the Fortress of St. Elmo

The Parish Church of St. Joachim in Via OrazioThe Parish Church of St. Joachim in Via Orazio

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Chiesa di S.Antonio a PosillipoChiesa di S.Antonio a Posillipo

The history of the convent and church of St. Antonio a Posillipo is intimately linked to the three thousand The history of the convent and church of St. Antonio a Posillipo is intimately linked to the three thousand years of life of the tribe of Pausillypon.The colonization of Posillipo began its western side, the non-years of life of the tribe of Pausillypon.The colonization of Posillipo began its western side, the non-residential units formed an offshoot of the Roman Neapolis, but the Campi Flegrei, imperial villa or town residential units formed an offshoot of the Roman Neapolis, but the Campi Flegrei, imperial villa or town it was, the oldest settlement was once an area to the west, is visible from Pozzuoli, but not from it was, the oldest settlement was once an area to the west, is visible from Pozzuoli, but not from Naples.The first traces of the road, which has determined the site of the foundation of the convent, may Naples.The first traces of the road, which has determined the site of the foundation of the convent, may be in the way that moving from the village greek to Ankara, with seeds trends parallel to the road leading be in the way that moving from the village greek to Ankara, with seeds trends parallel to the road leading to the hill of Antignano, reached the village of Magalia, and from there down the hill at right angles, to the hill of Antignano, reached the village of Magalia, and from there down the hill at right angles, towards Megaride. A road that though small in size and difficult journey, it was vital for trade and defense towards Megaride. A road that though small in size and difficult journey, it was vital for trade and defense of the Greek settlements.In Roman times, the imperial course, the road pausillipon, a place of delight, of the Greek settlements.In Roman times, the imperial course, the road pausillipon, a place of delight, took on a role essential for the life of what was a luxurious suburb of Pozzuoli where magnificent imperial took on a role essential for the life of what was a luxurious suburb of Pozzuoli where magnificent imperial city. In the age of the medieval imperial glories and is between the tranquility of rural villages. In fact, in city. In the age of the medieval imperial glories and is between the tranquility of rural villages. In fact, in this era can be found the establishment of religious communities and the development of houses on the this era can be found the establishment of religious communities and the development of houses on the hill. For the previous two villages, he added two more: S. Straton and shoulders. Enclosed in the isolation hill. For the previous two villages, he added two more: S. Straton and shoulders. Enclosed in the isolation of rural life, Casale Posillipo arrived intact in its shape until the time viceroy. In the seventeenth century of rural life, Casale Posillipo arrived intact in its shape until the time viceroy. In the seventeenth century the four villages were known for health and the amenity of the funds. Here, in fact, the church was the four villages were known for health and the amenity of the funds. Here, in fact, the church was founded in 1642, as told by Celano :... della Pietà de 'Neapolitan in honor of the Saint from Padua, now founded in 1642, as told by Celano :... della Pietà de 'Neapolitan in honor of the Saint from Padua, now the hill is the church alms of them in beautiful shape and is served by' Conventual Friars of the Third the hill is the church alms of them in beautiful shape and is served by' Conventual Friars of the Third Order of St. sayings Catherine v'hanno a beautiful monastery Church and convent took in the early years Order of St. sayings Catherine v'hanno a beautiful monastery Church and convent took in the early years as a sanatorium for the friars of S. Catherine. The first part of the church was located behind the current as a sanatorium for the friars of S. Catherine. The first part of the church was located behind the current one. Today you can find the walls of the chapel cut into the tufa mass, vestry at the local boiler house one. Today you can find the walls of the chapel cut into the tufa mass, vestry at the local boiler house already, while the rooms on the first convent to be found in those known as a former monastery. In 1663, already, while the rooms on the first convent to be found in those known as a former monastery. In 1663, what was an awkward ascent, is amplified and made with the building of the thirteen driveway ramps by what was an awkward ascent, is amplified and made with the building of the thirteen driveway ramps by the viceroy from Medina Ramiro, as we read the plaque of access rampe.Ecco as F. Alvino he describes the viceroy from Medina Ramiro, as we read the plaque of access rampe.Ecco as F. Alvino he describes the ramps :... the road leading to the tomb of Virgil believed and the convent of S. Anthony joins the hill the ramps :... the road leading to the tomb of Virgil believed and the convent of S. Anthony joins the hill to the other that crosses the small hamlet of Posillipo, the principle is called ramps S. Antonio. It was to the other that crosses the small hamlet of Posillipo, the principle is called ramps S. Antonio. It was repaired by the Viceroy Duke of Medina, and was then paved for a while, but now is seen accommodated repaired by the Viceroy Duke of Medina, and was then paved for a while, but now is seen accommodated another way. Who climbs the ramps can not admit to take a look at the floor of the road especially in another way. Who climbs the ramps can not admit to take a look at the floor of the road especially in ramps seven, eight, nine and ten, laterally, especially to the left of salt, has traces of Roman paving ramps seven, eight, nine and ten, laterally, especially to the left of salt, has traces of Roman paving (stones in the shape rounded as in the streets of Pompeii in the seventeenth century )....., ramps and tie (stones in the shape rounded as in the streets of Pompeii in the seventeenth century )....., ramps and tie the convent in an ever more intimate history and function, as evidenced by place names. In fact, what the convent in an ever more intimate history and function, as evidenced by place names. In fact, what was known as Salita S. Maria delle Grazie, now known in cartography and in the risers, climbing ramps is was known as Salita S. Maria delle Grazie, now known in cartography and in the risers, climbing ramps is indicated as S. Anthony Posillipo.? With the opening of the ramps, the church rises to the title of indicated as S. Anthony Posillipo.? With the opening of the ramps, the church rises to the title of Sanctuary Antonian. Celano said that: • The saint's feast day is wonderful the competition, and there the Sanctuary Antonian. Celano said that: • The saint's feast day is wonderful the competition, and there the people from the van the mornpeople from the van the morning ing and then hold there for lunch in all of these banks of Mergellina.and then hold there for lunch in all of these banks of Mergellina.

Absolutely identical to the views of the Po ValleyAbsolutely identical to the views of the Po Valley

These images are taken from the terrace in front of the Church of St. These images are taken from the terrace in front of the Church of St. Antonio, in a few minutes walk through the thirteen sets of S. AntonioAntonio, in a few minutes walk through the thirteen sets of S. Antonio

... I'm worried it will be understood in the view from ramps that are ... I'm worried it will be understood in the view from ramps that are true? Even for those who are suffering from endemic cretinism?true? Even for those who are suffering from endemic cretinism?

Zooming also a little fountain della Sirena in Piazza Sannazzaro Zooming also a little fountain della Sirena in Piazza Sannazzaro appears tinyappears tiny

Part of the pavement is of the Romanesque eraPart of the pavement is of the Romanesque era

We are almost at the end of our descentWe are almost at the end of our descent

Obviously, the votive tabernacles can not missObviously, the votive tabernacles can not miss

This is Via Giordano BrunoThis is Via Giordano Bruno

We walk the final stretch of the 13 rampsWe walk the final stretch of the 13 ramps

We come out in Piazza Sannazzaro. Our walk is over, but ... I'm not satisfied We come out in Piazza Sannazzaro. Our walk is over, but ... I'm not satisfied with the light coming from an angle that I do not like. Wait a few hours to with the light coming from an angle that I do not like. Wait a few hours to give a true idea of what we see normallygive a true idea of what we see normally

These are the 16 I go on my terrace and add a few landscape with a light These are the 16 I go on my terrace and add a few landscape with a light most appropriatemost appropriate

The Mount Faito and the Sorrento PeninsulaThe Mount Faito and the Sorrento Peninsula

The Church of Santa Maria del PartoThe Church of Santa Maria del Parto

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Now I can be satisfied, if can transmit 20% of the beauties who Now I can be satisfied, if can transmit 20% of the beauties who accompany us every day. I hope these few images can lift morale a accompany us every day. I hope these few images can lift morale a little bit of some of our countrymen are accustomed to little bit of some of our countrymen are accustomed to depressogene paddies.depressogene paddies.