Mysteries of Egypt guided tour to discover the secrets of Egyptian Naples
An interesting cultural journey in the ancient Egyptian quarter of Naples between cults and mysteries!
In ancient Neapolis there was a real Egyptian society that resided in the Regio Nilensis, today known as the Nile area, between Via Tribunali and Via San Biagio dei Librai.
Testimony of the ancient Alexandrian district is just the neo-restored Statue dedicated to the god Nile, which in the last period has attracted the attention of citizens and the media.
On the occasion of the visit to the famous "body of Naples" will be joined, therefore, also a unusual guided tour in the mysteries and secrets of the Egyptian Naples.
"Mysteries of Egypt in Naples", organized by the archaeologist Dr. Ludovica Capano, will be held on 23 November 2014 a starting from the Church of S. Angelo al Nilo.
During the cultural journey, you will admire them churches and monuments most famous in the neighborhood, such as the Brancaccio Chapel, the Church of S. Angelo a Nilo and the Chapel of San Severo where the link with the Egyptian culture will be particularly deepened, retracing the traces left by the ancient Alexandrian populations.
Attention will be focused on deep veneration for Isis, Osiris and Serapis, a cult that dates back to the IX century BC, landed in Naples through intense commercial relations with the Ports of Puteoli e Neapolis .
Findings that testify to a historical reality made up of migrants, Egyptian travelers and merchants, welcomed by local citizens without discrimination, in complete openness to different uses and customs. An opportunity, therefore, to discover the beauties of Naples and to learn to accept diversity.
Information on Mysteries of Egypt in Naples
When: Sunday 23 November 2014
Where: Church of S. Angelo al Nilo (corner of Piazza Nilo - Via Mezzocannone)
Working time: 10:30
Duration: 1:30
Ticket price: reservation
- Admission per person + 10 chapel entrance €
- Age <12 free
- Discounted 10 pax groups
Info and reservations: 3283623403
- Email: info@ludoviguida.com
- Website Ludoviguida