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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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New starred dinner at Dentecala: from “Tonino” comes the chef Francesco Sposito

New evening in Capri “Among the stars of Dentecala…” with great chefs. Tuesday, May 7 second appointment with the exhibition promoted by the restaurant “da Tonino”, in collaboration with “That’s Love Capri”. The chef Salvatore Aprea hosts for the occasion the chef Francesco Sposito of the restaurant Taverna Estia in Brusciano (two Michelin stars 2024), a magical place between senses, culture and unconscious, where emotions come directly from the dishes and reach the heart.

The dinner menu, prepared by chefs Aprea and Sposito, is one of those to lick the moustache. It starts with the chefs’ welcome, then the squid, bergamot and dill garland is served, followed by the tuna in a carriage. The dinner continues with the “good” rabbit parmigiana rice, then the lamb, topinambur and onion on the coals and great finish with artemide rice pastiera.

All dishes will be accompanied by wines from Giuseppe Cipolla Passofonduto and Cà Lustra Zanovello.

Part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated by the restaurant “da Tonino” to the Soleterre Foundation.

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