Marked by centuries
of history characterized, almost paradoxically, by power and weakness, pomp and
poverty, slavery and independence,Naples has always retained its special cultural
vivacity and intellectual freedom, the all-Neapolitan enterprising character,
the energy at times concealed by fatalism which have allowed it to maintain a
leading role. In order to glimpse these characteristics you only have to walk
through the streets of Naples, listen to the rhythm of life.