Naples and the rubbish

[Torchiarolan]

Not only does not seem to be collected but people dont seem to have the slightest quarm to add to this eyesore. There seems to be a little fettish with outdoor sex too - but let leave it at that....

Ah yes, but the second thing you quote is dirty in a different way and doesn't attract rats and flies !!

[daniel.wyckoff]

Paul, I lived in Naples for 3 1/2 years and never was assualted , robbed or shot at. The Cammorra don't mess with tourists, only their own kind. I don't know where you live but it is much safer than most places in the states. I felt a lot safer there than living where I am now.You just have to be aware of your surroundings at all times and keep your money and passports separate and watch out if you go on a train , if it's packed with people, chances are a lot of them will be pick pockets.
Naples is a wonderful city and the museums are great, Pompei is nice but I like Ercolano (Herculaneum) better. Most of the relics from Pompei are in the National Museum.
So, go and have fun and eat some Mozzerralla di Buffala for me you'll never want to eat cow's version again!
Ciao, Dan

[Paul_m]

Much like any other big city then! No, I wasn't too worried about being shot but I was concerned about the rumoured piles of refuse .... doesn't sound too pleasant a place for strolling around in midsummer.

Thanks for the other info - we haven't really got too much into organising this yet. I believe you can visit both the volcanic sites by a local train?

PS: I've only ever had buffalo mozarella so shall at least feel at home there!

Originally Posted by daniel.wyckoff

Paul, I lived in Naples for 3 1/2 years and never was assualted , robbed or shot at. The Cammorra don't mess with tourists, only their own kind. I don't know where you live but it is much safer than most places in the states. I felt a lot safer there than living where I am now.You just have to be aware of your surroundings at all times and keep your money and passports separate and watch out if you go on a train , if it's packed with people, chances are a lot of them will be pick pockets.
Naples is a wonderful city and the museums are great, Pompei is nice but I like Ercolano (Herculaneum) better. Most of the relics from Pompei are in the National Museum.
So, go and have fun and eat some Mozzerralla di Buffala for me you'll never want to eat cow's version again!
Ciao, Dan

[Noble]

So has anyone been there this Summer? What signs are there of rubbish being "hidden" from Tourists. Is it being piled up out of town?

[Noble]

I am answering my own question because I met a girl from Naples and aske dth equestion. Reply...The rubbish is well hidden and Naples is just as littered as usual according to her. A city worth visiting in the autumn perhaps?

[Gala Placidia]

Many cities, not only Naples, tend to smell a bit in summer. That is why we prefer to travel in autumn or spring.