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Odd sights for the tourist in Naples, Italy (b / w photo)
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Odd sights for the tourist in Naples, Italy (b / w photo)
6002617 Odd sights for the tourist in Naples, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odd sights for the tourist in Naples, Italy. Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (Leslie-Judge Company, 1910).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22888162
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1910 Amusements Candid Gioco Merchants Naples Parlor Game Peasants Performers Shrine Stair Steamer Steps Tarantella Ball Games Morra Parlour Game Sagging
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This print captures the odd sights that await tourists in Naples, Italy. Taken by an American photographer in the 19th century, this candid snapshot offers a glimpse into the city's unique charm and historical significance. In the foreground, we see a group of peasants engaged in a lively game of Morra, a popular Italian parlour game involving hand gestures and counting fingers. Their animated expressions reveal their enthusiasm for this traditional pastime. Further back, we spot performers engaging in a spirited Tarantella dance on sagging stone steps. The rhythmic movements and vibrant costumes transport us to another era, evoking the rich cultural heritage of Naples. On one side of the image stands a shrine adorned with religious icons, highlighting the deep-rooted spirituality that permeates Neapolitan life. Nearby, a truckman navigates through narrow streets bustling with street merchants selling their wares. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these scenes is a steamer from America docked at Naples' port—a symbol of modernity encroaching upon tradition. As our eyes wander across this photograph, we are reminded that Naples is not just about its famous pizza or breathtaking landscapes; it is also about its people—the Italians who proudly carry forward their history while embracing progress. This image serves as an invitation to explore all facets of this enchanting city—its oddities and wonders alike—and discover why it has been capturing hearts for centuries.
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