Bhabani Shankar Nayak

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and the third largest in the country. Although the city is widely known as the home of pizza, its culinary diversity and local seafood delicacies can rival any global metropolis. However, the overwhelming focus on pizza often overshadows its other local treasures. From art and music scenes to concerts and theatre festivals—and, of course, pizza festivals—there is something for everyone to enjoy every day.

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and the third largest in the country. Although the city is widely known as the home of pizza, its culinary diversity and local seafood delicacies can rival any global metropolis. However, the overwhelming focus on pizza often overshadows its other local treasures. From art and music scenes to concerts and theatre festivals—and, of course, pizza festivals—there is something for everyone to enjoy every day.

The streets of Rome were overcrowded on 29 June 2026, as if the entire city had taken to the streets to celebrate Saints Peter and Paul, the city’s patron saints and founders of the new Christian Rome. Despite the hot and humid weather, Rome breathed with youthful energy, hosting social and spiritual gatherings both day and night to commemorate the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. Emperor Nero crucified Saint Peter in the Vatican, while Saint Paul was beheaded with a sword.