Friday 4 May 2012

The backstreets of Naples

I have to be honest and say that Naples is not my favourite city.......it's dirty with ancient buildings that are covered in graffiti and generally seem uncared for.......it's very expensive.......and tourists are always warned that it's the pickpocket capital of the world.
Often the best views are looking up.......I do love old windows and balconies.
But what is definately interesting are the amazing array of shops and stalls in the backstreets. In the UK there are 'second hand' shops everywhere......some businesses and some for charities......but Naples is the only place in Italy I've noticed them.......and people seemed to set up their own stalls everywhere......you could buy just about anything.
I've also never seen so many shops selling religious icons.....despite the fact they plaster the real thing with graffiti!!
Naples is certainly fascinating.....but I think......for me....one visit is enough.

10 comments:

Melissa said...

Great travel layouts Jacky. The papers you used on these two are perfect with the photos & I enjoyed reading your thoughts.

furrypig said...

I have never been to Naples, how sad that ancient buildings etc are treated so badly rather than be preserved. I love theidea of having a rummage through some of those interesting looking stalls did you buy anything?

scrappyjacky said...

We did buy some 'edibles'....but most stuff was too expensive.....or too big to carry!

Maria Ontiveros said...

Thanks for the travel advice. The photos on the second page are really interesting. There are so many amazing places to go in the world; there are few we travel to more than once.
Rinda

Alison said...

I agree with the best sights being seen looking up Jacky ....not that I've been to Naples..I just mean generally!
Alison xx

Sandra said...

I've never been to Naples, although it is on my list, and it's always good to hear from people that have been. I'm really enjoying your travel layouts

Karen said...

It looks to me like you've really captured the essence of the place.

Kathyk said...

I've only ever been to Naples on my way to someplace else but you make it sound like I should stop next time! FAB layouts Jacky, have a great weekend

Kathyk

Jane said...

I've loved looking at your travel pages Jacky.

Sian said...

I loved your comment today on my blog about the scrapbooking making your holiday last - because we did a very similar cruise your scrapbooking is making my holiday last too! Very enjoyable - the pages and the memories