In the other is Ventotene, a tiny volcanic isle far out in the Tyrrhenian Sea west of Naples. Shame of the sirenFrom the sea Naples is said to resemble a mermaid, with Vesuvius as the head. Fishermen found her dead on a tiny sea rock that today is linked to the harbor and features the overhanging fortress of Castel dell'Ovo. Comune di NapoliOn warm days hikers explore the Sirens' Path with breathtaking views of the so-called "Triangle" where Parthenope and her mermaid sisters lived. "The mermaid symbolizes the beauty of Naples and of the Neapolitan woman: sensual, enchanting, passionate, loud and tougher than man.

Source: CNN April 30, 2018 09:22 UTC