Besides their food, Italians are also famous for their
fashion. When I wasn;t busy taste testing my way around Naples, I did some
serious shopping. There are two good markets that you can go to during the
week. There is the mercatino in Fuorigrotta which is very close to the Cumana
railroad station, and there is the Posillipo market that is on the road to
Parco Vigiliano.
Posilipo
Market:
This market has the best clothes in the area for the best
prices. It is large, stretching the entire length of the street, however,
it only occurs on Thursdays. If you can ask for the morning off it is
definitely worth the trip.
Fuorigrotta
Market:
This market is open every day except Sundays. You
can get clothes, food, household items and more at this market. Not only
is this an outdoor market, but there also is a part that is in the building
that the outdoor part surrounds. The easiest way to get there is to take
the C19, C9, or 152 bus lines and stop a few stops after the tunnel. Then
walk to the Cumana station and ask where the Mercatino is.
Shoe
Alley:
While perhaps not as easily accessible as the Posillipo
and Fuorigrotta markets, Shoe Alley offers more variety at better prices.
It is in Poggioreale, near the prison. Many people consider this one of
the best markets in Naples. It is open Friday, Sunday, and Monday
morning. It is better to get there in the mornings because otherwise it
is either too crowded or all of the good deals are gone.
Other good
places to shop:
Via
Toledo:
In the heart of Naples, near the Piazza Plebiscito, Teatro
San Carlo, and Galleria Umberto, Via Toledo is one of the best shopping streets
in Naples. It is within walking distance to the consulate, but more
easily accessible by taking the R3 bus line. While the stores on this
street can be very expensive, it is often worth a trip there to window shop or
for the atmosphere. There are also some nice bars along the
street and the Scimmia gelateria in Piazza Carità is considered the best in
Naples.
Vomero:
Vomero, a part of town located up on the hill above
Mergellina is almost like another town. You can get there using many
different routes. The Funicolare runs from Piazza Amedeo, about a 15
minute walk from the consulate, to Vomero. Or you can take the C31 from
Capo Posilipo, the 181 from Fuorigrotta, or the C28 from Piazza Amedeo. A
good place to start is on Via Scarlatti, which is closed to traffic and
provides a great place to walk around. There are some great places to buy
shoes and bags in this area.
Via Chiaia
Another
great shopping street begins at Piazza Vittoria and ends at Via Toledo. This
area has the expensive stores like Gucci and Prada, and also some of the best
and most reasonable shops. A couple of areas to take particular note of are
Piazza dei Martiri, which is a good place to get a coffee and rest for awhile.
The bookstore Feltrinelli is on this street, too, which is a bookstore on par
with our Borders or Barnes and Noble.
What are your favorite
Italian cities to shop in???
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