The city of Pompeiiburied by the ashes of the Vesuvius volcano many centuries ago was the setting chosen Louise Veronica Ciccone “Madonna” to celebrate their 66 years in Italycontinuing a tradition that leads her to choose the country as a privileged place for her intimate celebrations.
After spending his previous birthdays in the regions of Puglia and Sicilythis year Madonna chose to live a unique experience in the treasures that the Pompeii Archaeological Parka few kilometers from Naples.
However, this time he did not hold the mega party that many expected, but opted for a private visit and parade through the wonderful routes of the site UNESCO cultural heritage in the middle of a summer night.
Once the open-air museum closed its doors, she was guided by the park director, Gabriel Zuchtriegelan intimate event to contemplate Italian history and art. She was accompanied by her boyfriend, Akeem Morrishis children and a close circle of friends that in total did not exceed 30 people.
The private tour of the traces of the city – buried by the fatal eruptions – lasted approximately four hours and included a visit to the Theaters, the houses that had disappeared and remained under the ashes, among other places rich in history and charm of a archaeological site which receives thousands of tourists from all over the world.
The city buried by lava
Pompeii is known for its ancient city buried in lava in 79 AD after the fierce eruption of Vesuvius volcanowhich was covered under a blanket of ashes about six meters high, causing the death of its population in the early hours of the morning. rediscovery and excavations which began in 1748, brought to light the city that had disappeared, establishing an archaeological site that in 1997 became part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site and which is currently the second most visited Italian monument after the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Fans waited in Pompeii: it’s a dream
Fans who came from all over the world to the city of Pompeii awaited the arrival of Madonna throughout the day, on the path of the ruins that the star chose to visit for her birthday, despite the high temperatures of the Italian summer that exceeded 42 degrees,
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“We are here because of our devotion and having it here, in our region, is a dream come true because we would never have imagined it. And that is why it is an honor.“, said Roberto. Valeria, another fan, added that “finally in twenty-nine years I have the opportunity to see her. A feeling that cannot be described“A wish, a dream, to see her after so many years,” said Paola, who traveled from London with her daughter when she heard about Madonna’s trip and the possibility of seeing her.
Outside the excavations, among the groups of tourists who braved the overwhelming heat of more than 42 degrees, there were also the inevitable souvenir sellers: “We have known about it for days, I think it is good news for the city, they said. And then”Madonna’s arrival?…It’s positive for the city“It is a privilege to arrive at night, when the excavations are closed.”
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Meanwhile, hoping to take a photo or catch a glimpse of her in the kilometers leading up to the archaeological site, several fans waited for hours for the arrival of the diva who had come from Portofino, invited to the residence of her stylist friends. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana who celebrated their 40-year career.
Lottery boom
On this special occasion, many Neapolitans played the numbers 47 -the “Madonna”- and 66 -the age of the diva, also associated with the “two spinsters”- in the Naples lottery, hoping that the Queen of Pop’s Birthday bring luck to all the inhabitants of the place.
Donation of euros for restoration
In addition to this original celebration and her unique experience in this prestigious place, Madonna also made a generous donation of 250,000 euros to the Pompeii Archaeological Parkintended for restoration projects of a significant part of the Italian cultural heritage.
Madonna in Italian means Virgin
And while the pop star prepared all day to live this special evening, the spirit of the Neapolitans of the Campania region welcomed her with the warmth and affection that characterizes this part of southern Italy, playing with the inevitable parallelism of the meaning of Madonna which in Italian means VirginComparison between the pop “Madonna” and the Madonna of Pompeii, a virgin venerated in the city’s famous sanctuary, not far from the excavations.
This celebration is not only a tribute to the Madonna’s extraordinary career and her Italian rootsbut also represents a tribute to the deep and lasting bond that unites the pop star with this country.
Source: Ambito
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