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Why a gazebo railing in Naples has gone viral

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A photo of an unsuspecting hand railing in Naples, Italy, has gone viral for a very unexpected reason. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The railing sits on top of a hill that is connected to the popular tourist destination St Elmo’s castle. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each year, thousands of people trek up the stairs to observe the picturesque view from the top that overlooks the Tyrrhenian sea and Italy’s Mount Vesuvius. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, instead of the view catching a Twitter user's attention, it was the detailed hand railing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 92-foot-long piece of steel is etched with braille, describing the stunning view for the blind. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The unique railing was installed in 2015 by artist Paolo Puddu and is titled “Follow the Shape”, which has been a permanent fixture of the castle ever since. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blind visitors are encouraged to run their hands along the railing to read verses from The Land and The Man: a poetry series from Italian author Giuseppe de Lorenzo. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The inscription is carved in both Italian and English, as tourists are prompted to imagine the stunning view in front of them. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twitter user, Rob N Roll, shared the image online, which welcomed a flood of messages praising the unique art installation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He captioned his image, “This railing on a gazebo in Naples has braille describing the view for blind people. More of this please.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image credit: Twitter - Rob N Roll</span></em></p>

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Forgotten world uncovered under Naples

<p>Geologists have uncovered a forgotten world of incredible stairways and huge chambers underneath the Italian city of Naples, thanks largely to a tip from a World War II survivor.</p> <p>Gianluca Minin and Enzo De Luzio first heard about the intricate tunnels through a letter from a 90-year-old Neapolitan who has sheltered in this subterranean worlds as bombs pelted the city during the war.</p> <p>Gianluca Minin and Enzo De Luzio first heard about the intricate tunnels through a letter from a 90-year-old Neapolitan who has sheltered in the subterranean world as bombs pelted the city during the war.</p> <p><img width="500" height="333" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/17810/naples-in-text-_500x333.jpg" alt="Naples In Text -" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>About a decade ago the pair discovered a network of tunnels and after some 700 metric tonnes of rubble were removed the “hidden world” came into view.</p> <p>Mr Minin and Mr De Luzio are now letting visitors into the new tunnel complex, with a stairway 115 steps long, a 17th century cistern, and graffiti left from World War II.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / The Times</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/02/a-look-inside-first-class-cabins/">Inside 8 first class cabins that will amaze you</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/02/most-photographed-locations-in-london/">London’s 8 most photographed locations</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/02/holiday-ideas-for-animal-lovers/">8 holiday ideas every animal lover needs to experience</a></em></strong></span></p>

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