Awakening the Ancient Past
The sun had barely begun to rise over the ancient city of Naples, casting a warm golden light over the rooftops and narrow streets. The city was still half-asleep, with only the early risers stirring to life. But in a quiet corner near the old port, "Diario 500," a bright blue Fiat 500, was wide awake and humming with excitement. Today, it has marked the beginning of a memorable journey—one that would delve deep into the rich Greek heritage of Southern Italy.
Though best known today for its Roman history, Southern Italy was once a land where Greek culture thrived. Here, ancient Greeks established some of their most prosperous colonies, leaving a legacy that would influence the region for millennia. This journey, a tribute to that legacy, would take "Diario 500" through the historic sites and remnants of Magna Graecia—the "Great Greece"—a term the Romans later used to describe these flourishing Greek colonies.
