Steinaker (DD 863) - Naval Cruise Book

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NAPLES, IIALY Although most of us saw very little of Naples this year, we did manage to get a good look at this very scenic harbor. At the South end of the. harbor lies the famous resort island of Capri, wl1lCl1 IMS been a favorite summer spot since early Roman days. The entire island seemed to be dotted with these resorts. To the North we saw the island of Ischia which appeared to be blanketed with a carpet of green from the many fruit and pine groves throu- ghout the hillsides. Naples itself is quite a large city as it is the third largest city in Italy with a population of more than one million. There are several large fortresses or 'Gcastlesn dating back to the twelfth century which are scattered around the PALERMO, SICILY The island of Sicily is separated from the Italian mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean. It is often referred to as the fairest in the Mediterranean. On the northwestern coast at the mouth of a shell-shaped, orange-bowered valley is Palermo, the largest city in Sicily. lt was this city that the Steinaker made her second port of call. It may be iittingly called the ccmelting pot of the Mediterraneann, for thePhoe- mcians, Greeks, Romans, Goths, Saracens, Normans, French, and' Spaniards who have ruled there all in turn, left their distinctive marks on the old city. As soon as the visitor sees the aware of the ccold worldn architecture and tl1e lon . . , E forgotten skills of 1ts blulders. Many of the old build- ings and structures were partially destro ed d ' y uring the wars for conquest, then rebuilt by the conquerors Zljlfgltgngn both types of architecture on the same mg During our stay in Palermo, there were several conducted tours of the city and the surrounding ' D C0lu1try side. A large number of the places visited during the tours are known the world over. One of the more famous is the Cathedral of Palermo, which has some of the most beautiful Mosaic art work ever to be seen. Another place of high interest that W., . . , 1. S visited was the cccatacombsn. Here the people, lgng city, he becomes city, the most prominent from the harbor being Castle St. Elmo on Vomero Hill overlooking entire city and harbor. ln Naples, the San Ca Opera House and the lioyal Palace are just two the many historic spots to be seen. A few H1 outside of town lie the famous ruins of Pompeii wh every visitor to the area tries to see before he lea' Speaking of Pompeii, one immediately thinks of gigantic and still steaming volcano of Vesuvius wh casts its eminence over the entire area. Long al Naples had passed from view on our way out of harbor, we were still able to see Vesuvius h above the horizon. ago, used to preserve the bodies of their dead a hung them to pegs on the wall, or put them on Of slabs of wood. Among them is the petriiied body an American Ambassador, who died while in Palerl in the early l900,s. . p Also visited during the tour, was the UHIVCTSF of Palermo, founded in 1779, and the former Ro? Winter Palace which was used by the current rlll-l nation as a resort residence for the King and QI164 From the surrounding mountains could be se the beautiful harbor, filled with fishing boats bright-colored sails, and great steamers loaded lemons and sulphur. ln the city itself, the VISIT could sec the gaily costumed peasants, Wl10 100k 11 grand-opera heroes with their bright sashes and 3 shirts, proudly riding in their wonderfully carved 81 gaudily painted two-wheel carts drawn by donke covered with plumes and tinseled harness. U The officers and men of the Steinakel' ICIIJUY their visit to Palermo as there were very many llltffm ing and beatiful sights to sec. Although the city over 3000 years old, there were many of tho I!10d5 conveniences and lots of interesting entertainmdi available to make l'alermo a good cdiberty Many of ns will long remember our visit to th-15 G and 'very beautiful eitv with its blend of the Gold W the ncwn. ' ' . 1 U? , if

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