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Some people love to visit safe touristy areas while others like to find the authentic story in a country. If you are into the real daily life of the country of Italy, then head south. We are going to go to the notorious costal city of Napoli.
You will find that most Napoli guidebooks tell you to veer towards the port side of the city where most tourists sit sipping cappuccino. While the docks are certainly convenient for catching boats to nearby Amalfi, absolutely do not miss out on the grit and charm of this town.
Some of the best food in the world can be found within Naples. Known as the birthplace of pizza, this town also boasts many fantastic chocolate shops, lots of great pastry shops, and some truly fantastic gelaterias. Aside from food, the souvenirs that can be found within the heart of the town are stunning.
Cameos are a famous form of Italian jewelry. If you are interested in them, you are going to love Napoli. This is where they are made. Slap on your top shopping shoes and just head out and start shopping. Jewelry stores are plentiful and every one of them carries the cameos.
The best thing about Napoli is it is making a comeback. Known as a hidden gem by serious travelers, it had a bad reputation for a long time. The reputation was not really deserved, and travel writers are now realizing as much.
One just has to take a look around to realize the true beauty of the city. This is not the sham touristy images on a brochure. These are real people. They hang out drinking cappuccino like they have for hundreds of years. You should just drink it all in as well.
Seriously, just take a walk. Down the oddest of streets you will find the real Italy. You will find craftsmen making elegant and beautiful pieces with their hands. They are friendly and the slower pace of life is something you will ultimately start thinking seems pretty good.
You can only see so many museums and churches before they blend together. Once you are numb from Rome, Milan and Florence, head down to Napoli to get a deep breath of authenticity and real Italian culture that is not tailored to the tourist dollar.
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