The sweet side of Healthcare

The sweet side of Healthcare

The Rione Sanità, located at the foot of the Capodimonte hill, is without a doubt one of the most colorful and lively neighborhoods in the historic center of Naples. Here stands an ancient cemetery, which collects mysteries and legends of the city, reveals the face of an esoteric Naples.

In the same neighborhood is the house of Totò, symbolic face of the city. Said the Prince of Laughter

it is here that his birthplace is located, the place where Antonio de Curtis constantly returned to help his poorest people.

Finally on our journey we will come across an old chocolate shop, where we could taste homemade chocolate and discover the secrets of its production.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cimitero delle Fontanelle, Via Fontanelle 80, 80136, Naples Italy

An ancient cemetery of the city of Naples, dating back to the 16th century. Called in this way due to the presence of water sources in remote times, the cemetery holds about 40,000 remains of people, victims of the great plague of 1656 and cholera of 1836.

The cemetery is also known because there was a special ritual, called the "pezzentelle souls" ritual, which provided for the adoption and the arrangement in exchange for protection of a skull (called "capuzzella"), to which corresponded a soul abandoned (so called "pezzentella")

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Casa Natale di Toto, Via Santa Maria Antesaecula, Naples Italy

Said the Prince of laughter, Totò is an actor symbol of the comedy show in Italy, is considered, also by virtue of some dramatic roles, one of the greatest performers in the history of Italian theater and cinema. He distinguished himself even outside of acting, leaving contributions as a playwright, poet, lyricist, composer, singer.

Duration: 30 minutes