Goethe’s book “Italian Journey” raises the spirit in a dreamy atmosphere at the end of 18th century “in which our stories sink …”
The monumental complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore with its cloister, the historic rooms and the archaeological excavations is the emblem of the stratification of the ancient Neapolis. The Greek walls have been brought to light and, built on those, the Roman walls, then, higher up, the city of successors: from the Normans to the Angevins, the Aragonese, the viceroys, the Bourbons …
Outside the complex of San Lorenzo there is a multitude of narrow streets from which various itineraries start: the street of the cribs of S.Gregorio Armeno with its beautiful cloister, just to name one; but there is also a variety of palatal offerings, from the pasta pies to pizzas, from the typical dishes such as ragù and pasta with chickpeas to desserts, babàs, sfogliatelle and then the pizzas by Sorbillo, a mirage for those who have enough time, tenacity and perseverance …
