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Despite the fear of living near Mount Vesuvius that buried Pompeii in the year 79, people in Naples have been enjoying benefits from what the fertile volcanic soils bring to their tables - some include finest ingredients for their famous pizza.

Vera Pizza Napoletana - A sign that says "true Neapolitan pizza" can be seen here and there when we walk on the streets of Naples.  In this logo, there's a pizza maker (pizzaiolo) standing with a giant wooden spatula (in green) with a round dough (in red) on it.  There's also Mount Vesuvius depicted in the black background, and I must say this is quite an eye-catching design.

Only the restaurants and pizzerias certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana can proudly hang this sign.  It means that's where we can taste the authentic pizza of Naples, recognized formally and strictly regulated by the Italian government as a DOC product.

So look for this sign, when walking in Naples; the nearest one may be in a back alley, just around the corner from a busy main street like this in today's painting.


Napoli, Italy VIII

A larger image of this painting is available on request.
Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 inches (21 x 29 cm)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Please send me an email for more information.

Click here to see another painting of a backstreet of Naples.