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Villa Malaparte: History and Facts about Capri’s Most Iconic Villa

Villa Malaparte, built between 1938 and 1942 on the Punta Massullo promontory, is one of Capri’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. Commissioned by Curzio Malaparte and traditionally associated with architect Adalberto Libera, it is distinguished by its red structure built directly onto the rock, its large trapezoidal staircase, and the curved white wall of its terrace. The villa also became famous through Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 film Contempt. Today, it is privately owned and is considered one of the most important examples of 20th-century Italian architecture.

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The Blue Grotto of Capri: Between Myth, Legend and Wonder

The Blue Grotto of Capri is one of the island’s most iconic attractions, renowned for its breathtaking blue light and centuries-old legends. Discover the myths surrounding this enchanting sea cave, its rediscovery by August Kopisch in 1826, and the unique natural phenomenon that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

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“I am the Chianina”… arrives in the Living Room of the World

Food is sold everywhere, with countless shops doing so every day all over the world, just like many establishments in the Living Room of the World. But absolute quality, which is born from an in-depth knowledge of food, is something that is sought, passed down, taught, and only then, sold.

Food is not just a simple “commodity” that, as such, often becomes a fraud detrimental to health. It must be quality and safety, richness, culture, and sensory experience—in a word: well-being.

This is the path Salvatore and Roberto D’Andrea have taken. Two true “masters of meat,” after years of experience with their shop in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in the heart of Naples, they have succeeded not only in becoming a benchmark for those who seek only guarantee and quality but also in expanding their presence, reaching all the way to Capri.

The name “Io sono la Chianina” (I Am the Chianina), which represents not only good food but also the art of providing it, perfectly encapsulates the idea behind their successful arrival in the Living Room of the World.

The shop, now also open just a few steps from the center of Capri, offers only the highest-quality meats: it is the first Neapolitan butcher specializing in organic meat, sourced from the best national farms. Chianina beef is the flagship product—Salvatore D’Andrea was the first to bring it to Naples—but today the offerings have expanded to include a variety of meats that cater to the most discerning palates. International products, like American Black Angus, Japanese Wagyu Kobe beef, and Iberian pork, are also available.

These are always top-choice products, controlled and certified. The owners guarantee their customers expert professionalism, which is often lacking in this sector, offering only the best.

“Io sono la Chianina” is, in fact, a true gourmet shop, offering a carefully selected array of elite gastronomic products for a refined and demanding clientele. First-rate cured meats, sought-after French and Italian cheeses, organic jams and preserves, local craft beers, high-quality legumes, as well as specialty salts, spices, and vinegars: a meticulous gourmet selection dedicated to those who want to eat well to live well.

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