A pillar of Neapolitan culture
Superstition holds an important place in Neapolitan culture. Despite criticism from the Church and science, these beliefs remain a heritage passed down through generations.
Everyday gestures guided by popular beliefs
Neapolitans avoid certain everyday gestures, like placing a hat on a bed or walking under a ladder, and especially fear the malocchio, the evil eye, which is warded off with old popular rituals.
The Cornicello, an essential good luck charm
The most well-known symbol remains the cornicello, a small red talisman given to attract good luck and ward off evil. In Naples, superstition is not just a belief: it is a way of life.