A Journey through Naples' Vicolo della Cultura

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In the enchanting city of Naples, Italy, a new cultural treasure has blossomed, enchanting both locals and visitors. Known as the Vicolo della Cultura, or Alley of Culture, this captivating street art initiative celebrates the legacies of influential women throughout history. Each mural and artwork narrates tales of strength, intellect, and remarkable accomplishments.

To catch you up, I’d like to take you back a bit. Il Vicolo della Cultura is an association in Naples, Italy that loves not only their culture but their neighborhoods as well. So much so that they have ‘taken over’ so to speak, side streets and cleaned them up, painted murals with prominent figures in history, as well as added other specialties such as bookshelves where you can swap books and QR codes where you can learn further about the area. See my You Tube video here.

This latest adventure has paired up the association with local bookstore A & M and focuses on 5 women; Frida Kahlo, Michela Murgia, Matilde Serao, Rita Levi Montalcini, and Artemisia Gentileschi.


It is the first of its kind in Napoli!

So the next time you visit, include this in your walking tour. It is located at Vicoletta Donnaregina very close to Il Duomo.

Ci vediamo a Napoli!

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