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Known as the Neapolitan crib or as 'or presebbio, is one of the better known forms of artistic expression in the whole world of beautiful Naples. And' yes full of Christian symbolism, but we must certainly remember that it is a tradition that is set each December even those families who are not very observant or even lay claim to, testifying to the fact that the Presebbio reconnects in Naples, the religiosity, but also to an ancient tradition. The name originated in Rome, and degradation of the Latin word that meant specifically Praesepium manger. And in fact the first scene took place around a manger, next to which the holy family was represented. The first evidence of the typical Neapolitan nativity scene dates back to 1025, and we know that by simply using the reconstruction of the famous nativity scene. It will be in the next century 'or presebbio will be implementing and enriching. Then appear real life scenes and from vendors of fruit or meat in their intent to work, peasants, shepherds, sheep. The innovation was ben'accetta, enough to influence the Italian situation as a whole. The construction of the Nativity traditionally begins Dec. 8 and the creation it must be concluded before December 24. Will not miss a walk near San Gregorio Armeno, Via traditionally occupied by those excellent craftsmen who dedicate their art to the construction of that work of art, recognized everywhere, which is' or Presebbio.

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Kept within the Campania region is a city full of history and beauty, so much so that Stendhal was of the opinion that only Naples and Paris, could be European capitals. And 'situated on the gulf, between Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei volcanic area known. His vast artistic heritage is protected by 'Unesco, and the historic center of Naples has been called a world heritage site. The city was so large that it is impossible to think to visit it in a short time, you will be able to cross, through the streets with the most famous Spaccanapoli. It 's a perfect avenue that cuts in two the historic Old Town. E 'formed by the union of seven routes that flow to the center. Via Toledo, built in 1500 the Viceroy, now an important destination for shopping in Naples. Via San Gregorio Armeno is the way of the nativity and the shepherds, where the art of the Neapolitan is exposed throughout the year. Unforgettable Via Caracciolo, the famous promenade of Naples. Among the places of great charm that of Jesus, through the historic Spaccanapoli and enriched by the Obelisco immaculate. Of rare beauty and steeped in history, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Holiness, founder of the foundation stone laid in 1602. Strange and wonderful is the Naples underground. A city under the city, already attended five thousand years ago, was greatly developed by the Romans for the extraction of limestone and the creation of useful tanks. E 'can now visit this hidden world to the sun Accompanied by expert guides. Unforgettable are the surroundings of Naples smiling, almost as the same. It will at least be nominated Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, the Golden Mile, the Royal Palace of Portici and the Vesuvian Villas. To visit, because of its beauty and its fertility, the gods are competing for possession of the city (Polybius).

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