12 tips to spend the weekend of May 31 and June 1 in Naples!
Even this weekend promises to be full of events in the city! In fact, there will be numerous opportunities to have fun or take interesting guided tours, but also the opportunities to taste excellent local and traditional food.
Among festivals under the stars, festivals, exhibitions, performances will be there indeed the embarrassment of choice.
Here are the 12 tips di Napolike to spend a pleasant weekend in Naples.
Pizza Festival
A festival entirely dedicated to Neapolitan pizza that takes place simultaneously in numerous cities around the world! The previews took place in various locations in Naples until May 25, but until May 30 it will be possible to participate in various food and wine events in the streets of the city following thematic routes.
Where: various locations in the city
When: up to 30 May 2014
Price: depends on the fixed menus of each pizzeria
Further information: full article on PizzaFestival
Another galaxy
After the success of last year's edition, another galaxy returns to Naples, La Festa del Libro. Now in its fourth edition, the event will have an illustrious guest this year: the Sicilian writer Andrea Camilleri. The author will present his latest book, in a meeting with fans and enthusiasts. The event will be held in the suggestive Trentatrè Monastery.
When: 31 May-1 June 2014
Where: Monastero delle Trentatrè
Price: free admission
Further information: complete article on An Other Galaxy
Gay Pride
The city of Naples will host the Gay Pride which this year will take the form of aWave Pride and will touch various Italian cities, in a sort of tour of which Naples will be the first stage and that will end the 28 June in contemporary in more cities.
When: 31 May 2014
Where: main streets of the center
Further information: full article on Gay Pride 2014
Picasso - Eclecticism of a genius
After the enormous success of the Dalì exhibition, Sorrento is preparing to host another important exhibition: the one on the Spanish painter Picasso. You will be able to admire well-known paintings, but also lesser-known ones.
Where: Villa Fiorentino, Sorrento
When: until October 2014
More information: full article on exhibition dedicated to Picasso.
Exhibition on Eduardo De Filippo
A fascinating exhibition dedicated to Maestro Eduardo De Filippo has been set up in the Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore. Inside you can admire the props and costumes worn by Eduardo himself during his shows, as well as the dressing room with clothes, make-up and wig-rests heads. Among the goodies, even posters of the shows, photos and drafts.
When: up to the 29 June
Where: Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore
Price: free admission
Further information: full article on Show on Eduardo
Tango station in Mergellina
The Mergellina metro station will be transformed, for one evening, into a dance hall, a magical and evocative place in which to dance the tango all night long. The station in question is one of the most interesting from a historical point of view and, during the evening, you can use the bar service by El Sombrero Lounge Bar.
Where: Mergellina station, Corso Vittorio Emanuele
When: Saturday 31 May 2014, from 19:30
Price: free admission
Further information: full article on Tango station
Cavacon
Cava de 'Tirreni also hosts an interesting event dedicated to the world of manga and anime. This is the Cavacon, in its Summer Edition. With a rich program that will surely interest comic book fans and, of course, there will be plenty of space for cosplayers.
When: from the 30 May to the 2 June 2014
Where: Mercatale Exhibition Area of Cava de 'Tirreni Price: subscription 8 €
Further information: full article on Cavacon Summer Edition
Like the May on Macaroni
An event that will attract all lovers of pasta, what will take place in the courtyard of the Church of Santa Chiara. Let's talk about Come il Maggio on Maccheroni, a real pasta festival set in a Neapolitan village of 1600. Tastings, real menus, concerts, culinary competitions, stories, exhibitions, desserts, meetings.
When: 30 and 31 may, 1 and 2 June 2014
Where: Courtyard of the Church of Santa Chiara
Further information: complete article on Like the May on Macaroni
CurioCity
Do you want to discover unusual and particular aspects of Naples? Then take part in the nice CuriociTour tours. the Association organizes a series of very interesting guided tours which also include tastings, aperitifs and interesting explanations of the places visited.
When: 31 May and 1 June 2014 (other appointments in mid-June)
Where: various locations
Further information: full article on CuriociTour in Naples
Fontana Esedra show
Like every weekend, the splendid Fontana dell'Esedra, inside the Oltremare exhibition (now renamed Island of the Passions), will delight all those present with its suggestive plays of water, colors and lights. The music that will alternate will touch different styles and genres, ending with the masterful classical notes of Mozart's Magic Flute.
When: 30 may at 12.30; May 31 and 1 June 12.30 and 21.30 hours.
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, Island of the Passions
Price: € 1 daily admission to the Island of Passions; € 5 monthly pass (if purchased by the end of May, you will have a month for free)
Barbecue under the stars
It will take place in Mercogliano. Between music and group dances, you can spin yourself in local delicacies eating sandwiches with sausage or steak, chips, fried pizzas, drinks, dishes and various side dishes. All accompanied by good red wine.
When: 30 and 31 May, 1 June
Where: Mercogliano (Avellino), precisely at the Avellino Ovest motorway exit in via Traversa (the old road that leads to Montevergine) in the square adjacent to the “Misericordia del Partenio” headquarters.
More information: full article on Grilled under the stars
Tattoo Expo
The 11th edition of the convention dedicated to the world of tattoos returns to Naples at the Mostra d'Oltremare! Visitors will be able to see as many as 250 tattoo artists at work while making their creations, but also listen to good music, participate in games, attend shows and body art performances. The Artexpo contemporary art exhibition will also be set up.
When: from the 30 May to the 1 June 2014
Price tickets:
- Friday 30 May: 13,00 €
- Saturday 31 May: 15,00 €
- Sunday 01 June: 15,00 €
- Three-day subscription: 30,00 €
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare di Napoli
Further information: full article on Tattoo Expo
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