Stingo Antica Manifattura Ceramica

Naples


For more than 300 years the Stingo family has produced the intricately decorated majolica tiles that adorn the floors of prestigious hotels, public buildings, and the homes of the rich and famous across the world. Visit this dusty cavern to pick up ceramics, watch the small team of skilled artisans at work and admire the display of tiles that map the shifting styles through the decades.


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