If you don't know what to do in Naples on the weekend of 8, 9 and 10 May 2015, take a pen and paper and write down the most interesting events including exhibitions, festivals, visits and music.
Il weekend of 8, 9 and 10 May 2015 in Naples it will open with many interesting events. Waiting for you there will be guided tours, such as the one dedicated to food Food And Art Tour in Porta Capuana that will delight you with delicacies inspired by the Neapolitan tradition, but also a lot of good music like that of Sal Da Vinci that will wait for you in the splendid setting of the Augusteo theater.
Not even art lovers will be able to complain. In fact, there will be international like the one dedicated to the great Italian comic book author Milo Manara. For the more demanding, however, there will also be very special events like South America in the Party that will bring you back in the magical Latin American atmospheres, coloring your free time of customs and typical uses of the South American tradition.
Here is a list of all the events of this weekend in Naples and its surroundings.
Guided tours
May at the Scalze, events at the church of San Giuseppe delle Scalze
An interesting itinerary that will show you the beauty of the Church of San Giuseppe Le Scalze. Here you can admire, among other things, the statues of San Pietro d'Alcantara and Santa Teresa. Visiting it is like reliving a piece of the past, between and dramatic events such as the 1980 earthquake of which the church still bears the marks.
The May 9 program includes:
- 12.00-21.00 Meraviglia market, independent design fair 13.00 "Who for these seas goes these fishes take" Show of and with Flavia d'Aiello 16.00 / 17.00 / 18.00 guided tours organized by Archintorno
- 17.00 Daniele Balzano presents the show of Guaratelle Pulcinella, Cacciutiello and death 19.00 Fontanavecchia wine tasting for Wine & the City
When: every Saturday in May 2015
Where: church of San Giuseppe Le Scalze, located in Salita Pontecorvo
Price tickets: recommended subscription 5,00 €
Info: to learn more about events, the in-depth article
Food and Art Tour at Porta Capuana
The program of May of the Monuments it also offers you the tourist-gastronomic itinerary "Food and Art Tour“, Which will introduce you to the artistic beauties and culinary specialties of Porta Capuana, an ancient commercial and cultural gateway to Naples. You will not be able to give up the sparkling taste of "The Sciantosa", a Neapolitan drink from the early 900s, and many other delicacies made in the south such as the sfogliatella, fried pizza, babà, octopus broth and much more.
The weekend program includes: the veil of Santa Caterina da Siena; the home of the friars: former Sava mill, the monastery-factory.
When: 8 9-May-10 2015
Duration: around 2 hours, culinary stages included
Ticket price: 13 euro (for 11 euro students).
Info: more information on the event Food and Art Tour.
Waiting for the fireflies in Bacoli
On Saturday 9 and Sunday 17 May a magical guided tour will await you among the vineyards of the Phlegraean area in search of the fascinating lights of Fireflies. The route will begin near the Villa Comunale di Bacoli, and from there we will continue along the paths that cross the Mirabile Piscina Agricola vineyard where many fireflies will be waiting for you. During the walk, it will be possible to taste numerous typical local products and taste different wines DOP.
When: Saturday 9 May and Sunday 17 May 2015
Where: meeting in the parking area located after the Villa Comunale di Bacoli
Schedule: the walk begins at 19.00, the appointment at the parking lot is at 18.30
Prezzi: full ticket 16 euro (reduced to 15 euro for members, cral, groups), 12 € for children from 8 to 12 years, free for children under the age of 8.
Info: here's everything you need to know on the walk among the fireflies.
Wine & TheVespa 2015, the tour of Naples in vintage style
Do you love the 50s and more generally, everything that can be defined as vintage? So Wine & TheVespa is the right event for you. The event, born on the occasion of "Wine & Thecity" and organized by NapolinVespa, will be divided into 6 appointments and will include 2 distinct itineraries: Posillipo Tour e Tour Vomero, to cover two of the most beautiful and evocative profiles of the Neapolitan territory on a vespa.
When: Vespa Tour Posillipo, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May
Schedule: 10 hours: 00-13: 00 and 16 hours: 00-19.00
Where:various places in Naples
Booking: compulsory
Info: to know how to book toThe Wine & TheVespa 2015 event.
The Holy Mile, guided tour and street food
The mysterious profile of the capital of Campania in an exclusive visit above and below ground. The visit will make you discover the Catacombs of San Gennaro al Cemetery of the Fontanelle, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità at the Palazzo San Felice and will show you the artistic, historical and cultural masterpieces of the Borgo delle Vergini need Porta San Gennaro. In addition, between one visit and another you can delight yourself with the delicious "Taralli and Pagnottielli of the Rione Sanità " and the inevitable "Cuoppo" Neapolitan.
When: from 1 May to 31 October 2015
Where: Basilicas, Catacombs and Palaces of the Rione Sanità
Schedule: 9:30
Info: here's everything you need to know on the Holy Mile.
Excursion on Mount Miseno
The spectacular panorama that will be possible to admire on the Monte Miseno, during the guided tour organized by the Misenum Cultural Association, will literally leave you speechless. The clear sky and the blue sea which acts as a rug to a beautiful landscape will be an excellent incentive to stroll through one of the most enchanting areas of Naples, rediscovering history and natural beauty.
When: 10 May 2015
Ore: 10.00
Where: the starting point is Sacello degli Augustali
Ticket price:membership fee 6 € (includes Misenum Card, accompaniment and bottle of water) but free for Misenum Card holders and for children up to 13 years, (a new Misenum calendar is available to new members).
Info: Booking required. Would you like to know more? Consult Excursion on Mount Miseno.
Music
'O ghinnèss, the Neapolitan parking parade
'O ghinnèss, will be an unmissable event for lovers of traditional Neapolitan music. The event will be attended by many musicians. Their goal? Guinness, of course! The musicians will try to break the record of the previous years, presenting themselves en masse to honor one of the most ancient Neapolitan traditions: the famous park. The historic center of Naples will offer you a unique show of Neapolitan notes that will make you relive the emotions of a musical past that is still highly appreciated all over the world.
Il May 9 will be held "the classic parking" in Via San Gregorio Armeno with the group "Mastro Masiello Mandolino".
Where: via San Gregorio Armeno
When: Saturday May 9 2015
Schedule: 11.00
Info: click here on 'O ghinnèss, for more detailed information.
Sal Da Vinci in concert at the Augusteo Theater
One of the most beautiful voices in southern Italy will pay homage to his hometown, Naples, al Augustan theater of Naples, from 1 to 10 May 2015. Sal Da Vinci on this occasion, will present his latest album "If Love is". There will be 8 songs from the new album that the artist will sing giving the audience pearls from his new album. Each song has a particular text that aims to denounce the femicide and leaves points of reflection on one of the sadly more current times: the violence against women.
When: from 1 to 10 May 2015
Where: Augusteo Theater, P.tta duca d'Aosta 263
Information: 081414243 - 405660 | teatroaugusteo@libero.it
Info: here's what else to know about the concert of Sal Da Vinci.
Sambaccussì, a piece of Brazil in Castel Sant'Elmo
The Sant'Elmo Castle of Naples will host Sambaccussì, a great event organized by the Centro Cultural do Brasil, Rebel Alliance, Duel: Lab and Street Bar and that will be a real full immersion in the extraordinary and colorful world of Brazil. The title of the event is inspired by the famous song by Pino Daniele, creating a sort of cheerfulness on the notes of the recently deceased artist samba Neapolitan.
When: 10 May 2015
Where: Castel Sant'Elmo, Vico S. Elmo 8
Schedule: from 17.00 am to 24.00 pm
Info: to learn more about Sambaccussì.
Exhibitions and museums
Exhibition Market at the Cloister of San Marcellino with Alberto Angela
The 9 and 10 may 2015 wait for you, at the Cloister of Saints Marcellino and Festo in Largo S. Marcellino, the Mostra Mercato which has reached its ninth edition. There will be many fans of minerals, fossils, shells, insects and minerals that will take advantage of the exhibition to update and rediscover the beauty of nature. The exhibition will have, among the guests, personalities of great importance in this field as Alberto Angela and Andrea Travaglini.
When: 9 and 10 May 2015
Where: Cloister of the Saints Marcellino and Festo, Largo S. Marcellino 10
Prezzi: full € 2.50, reduced € 1 (children under 6, university students)
Timetables: Saturday: 10.00-19.30. Sunday: 9.20-19.00
Info: read more the article on the Market Exhibition
Spring at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Naples
There will be really a lot of minerals, the fossils, the historical equipment, the madrepores that you can admire at the Natural Science Museum of Naples. In addition, an exhibition that will surprise you: they will be well 40 photographs on the world of nature by Simone Sbaraglia al Zoological Museum which shows itself through the skilled hand of the photographer in a new and authentic beauty. The theme of the exhibition is "Images from Planet Earth: A journey through the majesty and uniqueness of our planet". What other better way to celebrate Spring?
When: from the April 18 to the 31 at 2015, every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Real Mineralogical Museum and Zoological Museums, of Anthropology, Paleontology and Physics of the Museums Center of Natural and Physical Sciences, via Mezzocannone 8 and largo San Marcellino 10
Schedule: from the 9: 30 hours to the 13: 30 hours
Ticket price: price quotation
Information: for more curiosity on Spring at the zoological museum.
Milo Manara on show at the PAN
They will be well 120 works artist Milo Manara exhibited at the Naples PAN. This year the comic master celebrates his 70th birthday. Those who love his lines, his wonderful drawings will not be able to miss this exhibition which will see the public exposure of one unpublished print, belonging to a Neapolitan collector. A great way not to lose the enthusiasm left by the recent Comicon.
When: until 30 May 2015
Where: PAN | Palazzo delle Arti Naples - Via dei Mille, 60
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 10.30 to 19.30 (Tuesday closed) Sunday from 10.30 to 14.00
Ticket price: 5 €
More info: The Rooms of Desire
Exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci
The eclectic artist Leonardo Da Vinci is celebrated with an exhibition of his reproduced works both in scale and in real size. You can also visit the railway Museum, one of the most important in Europe with an area dedicated to locomotives, which tells the story of the railway in Italy. It all started with the inauguration of the Naples-Portici section. Do not miss this magical journey into the past.
When: from December 12 to 31 May 2015 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: National Railway Museum Traversa Pietrarsa, corso San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples
Timetables: from 9 am to 16.30 pm
Ticket price: adults € 8, reduced (reserved for children under 18) € 6,00
Info: more info on the celebratory exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci.
Other events
South America in Festa, Latin habits and customs at the Mostra d'Oltremare
La Mostra d'Oltremare of Naples will host “Sud America in Festa”, an event on the uses, customs and culture of Latin countries. With this event you can experience the Latin atmosphere between folk shows, concerts, traditional ceremonies, music, dances and culinary specialties in Brazilian, Caribbean, Chilean, Mexican, Argentine and Cuban style. There will be typical products of Latin American craftsmanship (furniture, ethnic costume jewelery, travel agencies) and food stands inspired by the theme of the event.
When: from 8 to 10 May 2015
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare
Schedule: 12:00 am - 24:00 am
Ticket price: for those who buy online until April 15: € 5 + prev., From April 16: € 7 + prev.
More info: To get more information about this special event click on South America in Festa.
Tableaux Vivants at the Diocesan Museum
You know i Tableaux Vivants? They are living pictures with actors in masks, almost like a theater, who remain motionless and posing for the entire duration of the vision. This weekend, al Diocesan Museum of Naples, you can attend the Tableaux Vivants del Caravaggio, . 21 paintings by the famous artist will be reproduced. A unique, unmissable experience.
Where: Diocesan Museum, Largo Donnaregina, Naples
When: Sunday May 10 2015
Schedule: from 10.30 am to 13.30 pm
Ticket price: 8 euro | free up to 6 years | from 7 to 18 years 4 euro
Info: do you want more information? Consult Tableaux Vivants
Bimbimbici 2015 at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples
"Bimbimbici 2015, The new fable of the bicycle" is an event entirely dedicated to children to be held at Mostra d'Oltremare of Naples. The 10 May 2015 we will see many kids riding around on their bikes who will also enjoy themselves in activities, games and education, connected to it. The children will learn and have fun, thanks to the presence of the exceptional godmother, the endurance cyclist Juliana Buhring, which will guide them through the avenues of the exhibition.
When: 10 May 2015
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare
Prezzi: free event, admission to the 1 € exhibition
Info: here's where to click to learn more on Bimbimbici
