I have lived in Napoli for 1 1/2 years and will be here for another 1 1/2. Naples is like a beautiful woman with dirty feet. There is lots of trash around and a bit more petty crime than other places. If you keep a hand on you wallet and look above the trash it is beautiful. As for the traffic, it is like living in a NASCAR race. Rubbins' racin.

One of my favorites. I don't think the average tourist would feel the same. There are some shady elements and the traffic is a bit scary. Pompei other Bay of Naples attractions are close by. The pizza is terrific. Watch yourself especially in areas like Piazza Garibaldi

Naples is my all-time favorite city in Italy. Many people complain it is not as safe as Florence or Rome, which is true. You do have to watch your back; especially at night. Like other places, you have to be vigilant about pickpockets. But I've found certain parts of LA and other cities to be worse; so if you just use common sense and deal, you won't regret it. The food and restaurants in Naples are first-rate; it's where pizza originally came from. Naples itself is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world; it has the most gorgeous cathedrals. I remember passing one during the day and going inside, and it had candles glowing inside and lots of baroque architecture. It's a great city for walking. There are cable cars which take you to where you can view the whole city. Pompeii is nearby. Lots of beautiful squares, and there is a great promenade area near the ferries to Ischia, Capri, and Procida, islands near Naples. I rode an overnight ferry from Palermo to Naples with friends, and I never had so much fun in my life. There was music in the ferry, and people partied and played cards. I also took a ferry from Naples to Ischia, and stayed at this island for two nights. Ischia is gorgeous; I especially recommend visiting a town named Sant'Angelo. The people in Naples are really nice; they're warm and friendly and fun-loving. Lots of great shops in Naples. Normally I'm not a shopaholic, but Italy has the best clothes and its stores are appealing and not the big box types stores tend to be in the States. Naples is very romantic; especially in the evenings. Like Venice, it also has a mysterious aura.

Ah Bella Napoli. What sailor worth his salt has not been to Naples. I made it there twice, in 1995 and 2002. From a distance, Naples is a pretty looking town. But when you get right into the city, it is absoultely true what they say about the city's cleanliness (or lack thereof). Trash is strewn everywhere. But who cares about that. I've been to several towns in Italy, but I would have to say the best Italian food was Naples hands down. A real Italian pizza is nothing like you see in America. Too bad, because it is so delicious. The weather is also very nice. It kind of reminded me of San Diego weather. I'm not a sightseer, but I did spend a day at the ruins of Pompeii. It was one of the neatest things I ever saw. I was amazed at how evolved civilization was, even at 79 AD. The homes had a rudimentary plumbing system and the town had both an arena and a place that must have been like a Fort Lauderdale Nightclub at Spring Break. The Pompeiians knew how to party. The only other thing I remember doing there was golfing at a local course. I'm a bad golfer to start with and the rental clubs were too short for me. I started with 16 golf balls, but lost them all by the time I got to the 13th hole.

Naples is one of my favourite cities. It is my kind of town. Wild, fun and a great city to relax in, this crazy place is full of excitment. I love looking at all the photos I took around the Plaza Garibaldi. You could just live there! Great place. There are so many things to see and do there, I am going to go back. Naples, watch out - I am on the way back!!!!!! I guess they survived Nelson.

i love naples and the napoletans its a first rate city

Naples itself may be the pits of Italy, but if you go further down the Amalfi Coast, you come across the most dramatic and romantic scenery...stunningly beautiful.

its lovely....antique...but very messy but you would like it for sure just like PIZZA ciao ciao

What's utterly special about Naples is its surprise. I never expected it to be so beautiful - each tiny, meandering Medieval street beckoning you to the next. If you're a history buff, Napoli will leave you famished. The current city was built above the medieval one, which was built over the Roman one, which was built over the Greek one. You can traverse 50 feet down beneath the city via tunnels and find an exciting and ancient world. Plus the seafood is awesome, and so is the pizza.

Naples is an atypical Italian city, although many Americans think it is the quintessential Italy. It is noisy, chaotic, has a high crime rate, and is overbuilt. Despite that, the people genarally are friendly, outgoing, exuberant, philosophical, and amazingly clever and quick-witted. Comments based on having lived in Naples a total of about four years (1967-68 and 1979-81). There are pleanty of sights to see in the city itself (lots of great panoramas of the bay, and museums such as San Martino), and lots of great attractions nearby (Pompeii, Herculanaeum, Capri, Ischia) Food is great, espcially if you like seafood, pizza, or pasta. Wines are good, but not as good as in northern Italy. Ice cream and coffee are at least as good as anywhere else in Italy. Mozzarella is a local specialty, and bears little resemblance to mozzarella found in the US, which tastes like rubber in comparison. Fresh mozzarella to a Neapolitan means mozzarella that's less than 12 hours old. It is unquestionably the best in the world (it is made from water buffaolo milk). Hotels are typically Italian, not totally comfortable, but clean and adequate. Traffic in Naples is totally anarchic; don't even think of trying to drive there, unless you have a southern Italian heritage yourself and maybe are used to driving in Boston already. Naples should not be a primary travel destination, but should be included on any itinerary of Italy. Be aware that other Italians joke that if you ever want to see what North Africa is like but can't afford it, take a trip to Naples.

Naples gets a bad rap, the crime rate is far worse in most American citys. The scenery is stunning,with the gorgeous blue sea and Mount Vesuvius in the background.The people are fun and it is relatively inexpensive.

Pizza was invented here and you'll get the best you've ever had (at least, I did). Naples is a great entry point into southern Italy, and has a very different feel from Rome or Florence. It's a neat place to explore.

Naples is a fasinating city. The traffic is hectic and I would not recommend anyone venture outside your hotel after 8PM, the crime rate is horrific. Visit the archeological museum there. It has many interesting artifacts from nearby Pompeii (the city buried in ashes by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius). It occupies a nice spot in the Bay of Naples. Stay in nearby Sorrento or Capri if you go to the area.