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AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANAwl be hnre t hst the 63r Internatinal Astrnatical Cngress

NAPLES.

supported by:

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The Italian Space Agenc was established in 1988 with scope of managing space activities under the surve

the MInistry of University and Research. Its purpose is to coordinate all of Italys efforts and investments in t

sector that started in 1960s.

ASI has made Italy one of the first countries of the world in space. Italy was first European country, the th

world, to launch its own satellite. The role reached by Italy is also demonstrated by the close collaboration w

(Mars international exploration program, International Space Station) and with the European Space Agen

it is the third contributor country.To face the challenges of global competition the Italian Space Agency operates:

- on the forefronts of science and advanced technology

- on advances services experimentation and promotion in such fields as: Telecommunications, Civil Protec

fence, Environmental Monitoring and Management of Natural Resources.

ASIs mission is to work so that collective resources dedicated to space activities are useful investment to

hancing the quality of life, the improvement of nations security, the strenghtening of services and essen

structures for a modern society and the improvement of the competitiveness of the industrial system and s


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The High Tech Ple was born becouse of the presence of consolidated industrial realities located in the ea

Naples.

An unique model of organization and development of specialized companies with activities ranging from

prototyping of aerospace products, with a total of 4.000 work units, 75% of wich has a degree, and with to

nues of 400 M.

1. Aermec S

2. AET3. ALI, Astr, Nass, SRS4. Ansal Segnalament Ferrviari5. ARM6. Canale 87. F - Bit8. Frm & ATP9. K4A10. Magnaghi Aernatica11. MARS12. Mater13. Mecfn14. Kell, Vlcan Air15. Er.Sft, Farina Impianti, Intecs, ITS, Nll Pinter, Prtm

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AEROSPACE IN CAMPA

CAMPANIA REPRESENTS A NATIoNAL PoLE FoR THE AERoSPACE CLuSTER, oNE oF THE MAIN IN ITALy.

- Natinal leaing cmpanies an SMEs: Alenia, Avio, Carlo Gavazzi Space, CDM, Dema, EMA Europea Mi

Aerospaziali, Geven, Magnaghi Aeronautica, Mecfond, Oma Sud, Selex Sistemi Integrati, Tecnam, Vulcana

- Wrlwie recgnize Research rganizatins: Cira, CNR, INAF, IMAST, ENEA, ELASIS, IMM, TEST, CONSA

INFN, MARS.

- universities: Federico II - DIAS Department of Aerospace Engineering - Npoli, SUN - Seconda Universit

Unisannio, Universit di Salerno, Parthenope - Napoli.

- other rganizatin an reginal initiatives: CARN, Campania Aerospace Research Network, Campaniae

- Over 10.000 employees; over 1.3 billion total turnover.


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AEROSPACE IN CAMPA

MAIN CLuSTERS:

The highest company concentration in Campania is the Province of Naples; Salerno, Benevento, Caserta and

follows.

The strong concentration in the Area of Naples is due to the historical settlement of Alenia Aeronautica with its Cap

Casoria, Pomigliano, Nola plants and by Selex-S.I , with Fusaro and Giugliano plants.

Province of Naples: 68%

Province of Salern: 14%

Province of Caserta: 7%

Province of Benevent: 7%

Province of Avellin: 3%


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italian excellen

Currently the Hogh Tech sector represents, in Campania,

an important opportunity to develop and qualify the

landscape, both in terms of acquisition of competen-

cies and also professional growth. The Campania (pro-

ductive) fabric represents a large number of companies

active in this sector (5.081 only in Province of Naples),

growth trends higher than national average.Aerospace could be considered a real asset for the

Campania High Tech, with the presence of almost 130

companies and an industrial components strongly sup-

ported by Universities. This Number make of Campania

Region the fourth in Italy (after Piedmont, Lombardy and

Lazio) in terms of industrial presence, revenues, number

of personnel and competencies.


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italy and IAF hist

During September 1951 in London, delegates of several European and American astronautical associations, fullled t

to develop international cooperation in the eld of astronautics and founded the International Astronautical Federa

The following countries were signatories to the foundation of the IAF in London on 4 September 1951:

- Argentina Sociedad Argentina

- Austria Interplanetaria Osterreichische GfW

- France Groupement Astronautique Franais

- Germany GfW Stuttgart, GfW Hamburg

- Italy Associazione Italiana Razzi

- Spain Associacin Espanola de Astronautica- Sweden Svenska Interplanetaria Selskap

- Switzerland Schweizerische Astronautische Arbeitsgemeinschaft

- United Kingdom British Interplanetary Society

From 1951 onwards, the Federation has organised the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). In 1960, the Inte

Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and International Institute of Space Law (IISL) were formed by space academist

yer members of the IAF and become independent organisations. Since 1960, the three organisations have bee

sible for the IAC together. Membership of the IAF has grown over the years to 200 members who together are re

for over 99% of the world space budgets.


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NAPLES, THE CANdIdATE FoR THE 63Rd INTERNATIoNAL ASTRoNAuTICAL CoNGRESS

International Gateway, marvellous surroundings, unforgettable social events...

Heart of Italian creativity where passions, traditions and arts are integrated with technology deve

of astronautical industry...

THINK ABouT NAPLES AS you HAVE NEVER IMAGINEd IT!

NAPLES becouse is the heart of the Mediterranean basin... and it has always been a crossroads of civ

NAPLES becouse is a city that is evolving continuosly from both the cultural and technological pointNAPLES becouse is located in one of Italys main Aerospace clusters with the Italian Aerospace R

Centre (CIRA), Polo High Tech, over 1000 Companies operating in the sector, 30 Top Companies, R

organizations, Universities with the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, one Science park and Techn

Districts.

NAPLES becouse will host the Universal Forum of Cultures in 2013. The Forum will open on 10 April 2

Naples is already making preparations to host this great event.


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NAPLES IS A douBLE - SHoT ESPRESSo. CAuGHT IN THE SHAdoW oF A SNooZING MT VESu

FRoNTS EACH dAy WITH FATALISTIC INTENSITy.

Teeming streets explode with high theatrics: lovers ght passionately, drivers dodge skilfully... From

sing craters of the Campi Flegrei to the graphic ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, drama de

details. But Italys hyperactive underdog is more than just mayhem and thin - crust pizzas. This form

diva boasts three royal palaces, a superlative archaeological museum, art collections spanning

classics to Jeff Koons, and an ancient centro storico bursting with secret frescoed chapels and ci

cloisters. While other cities march to a globalised beat, Naples is keeping it real. Here, restaurants a

heirlooms and vintage tailors sew bratpack suits. The cutting edge exists but it lives side by side Naples of neorealist lm director Vittorio de Sicas imagination. A lm star in its own right, the fable

Coast rolls out to the south. Lush cliffs plunge into creamy - blue seas and chichi coastal towns re

celebrity roll call. Across the Bay of Naples sits bewitching Capri. home to a neon - blue grotta a

daying superstars. The island has always seduced the cream of the crop, from Roman emperors t

Onassis and Brigitte Bardot. Further west, steamy Ischia soothes the muscles with its thermal sprin

tiny Procida soothes the soul with its windswept villages and weathered, old shermen. Legendar

nes, infamous ruins and madcap metropolis to boot: welcome to Italy at its red - blooded best.


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ACCoModATIoN:There is no shortage of accommodation in Naples and onthe Amal Coast. As a rule, the Amal Coast and Bay of

Naples islands are more expensive than Naples, with limitedbudget options and a glut of upmarket hotels.The bulk of the regions accommodation is made up of ho-tels and pensioni (guesthouses). Prices vary enormously butexpect to pay high-season rates at Easter, in summer (fromJune to September) and over the ChristmasNew Yearperiod. As a rough guide reckon on forking out anywherebetween 80 and 300 for a double room in a three-star ho-tel. Unless otherwise stated, prices quot ed are high seasonrates. Italian ostelli per la giovent (youth hostels) are run bythe Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Giovent (AIG; 06487 11 52; www .ostellionline.org; Rome), which is afliated

with Hostelling International (HI; www.iyhf.org). A valid HIcard is required, which you can get in your home country orat many hostels. Dorm rates are typically between 15 and25, often with breakfast included. Many places also offerdinner for around 10. Campers are not well catered for inthe region although there are a couple of decent sites atSorrento. Expect to pay from 5 to 12 per person and 5to 12 to pitch a tent. Agriturismi (farm stays) are becomingincreasingly popular. Although they are ideal for those whowant to escape the crowds and for parents with children think lots of space to run around in and farm animals they

can be difcult to reach without a car. Lists of opeavailable from local tourist ofces or Agriturist Ca( 081 28 52 43; www.agriturist.it in Italian; 8th ,

naldo Lucci 137). B&Bs are also taking off , parNaples but also on the coast.Options include everything from restored farmhpalazzi and seaside bungalows to rooms in famPrices are typically between 70 and 150 for amore information contact Bed & Breakfast Italia 18; www.bbitalia.it) in Rome or Rent A Bed (081www .rentabed.com; Vico dAftto 16) in NaplesTo make a reservation, whether for a hotel or an ayoull often be required to con rm by email or faxa creditcard number as security (or a money orver the rst nights stay). Tourist ofces throughout

carry accommodation lists and some, such as thofce, offer a booking service.Finding rental accommodation in Naples can band time consuming, but there are rental agenciassist, for a fee. Rental rates are higher for short-tand it is usually necessary to pay a deposit (genmonth in advance).In major resort areas, such as Capri, Amal andtourist ofces have lists of local apartments anrent. As a basic estimate, reckon on at least two-bedroom serviced at in high season.


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MoRE THAN 5.400 HoTEL RooMS FoR ABouT 10.000 BEdS FRoM CoSy B&BS To FIVE - STAR LuxuRy HoT

We garantee special htel rates agreements.

CENTRo SToRICo & MERCAToFor a high-voltage shot of pure Naples, you cant beat thecentro storico, with its wealth of historical sites, buzzing squa-res and grinding street-life. This is the place for secret B&Bs,homely hostels and art-crammed converted palazzi. Mer-cato is the place for budget hotels; the options weve listedwere clean and reliable at the time of writing, but be war-ned that the area is bedlam by day and dodgy by night.

HOTEL ALBERGOVia Duomo 228081 26 59 88;[email protected]/d 50/65;R2 to Piazza Nicola AmoreClose to the cathedral, this former pink pad is now a coolershade of cream. Brightly coloured bedspreads add a littlespice, and rooms are comfy and airy, if a little anonymous.But the price is right so book ahead as rooms go quickly.

B&B COSTANTINOPOLIVia Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 27081 44 49 62, 333 613 59 27; lauramazzella@hot ms/d incl breakfast 65/93m MuseoDont let the dingy staircase scare you off; B&Bnopoli is a fabulous place to stay. The family of own this large and exuberantly decorated 3rdare warm, engaging and a mine of local knowtwo rooms are bright, comfy and clean.

B&B DONNAREGINAVia Settembrini 80081 44 67 99d/tr/q incl breakfast 93/120/150m CavourPart gallery, part family home, this place is a heasure trove of art, books and anecdotes. Four spadrooms boast individual designs, original artwobathrooms and satellite TVs. The garrulous artist-oks breakfast, which is served at a huge old wooPride of place is given to his organic pancetta.


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BELLA CAPRI HOSTEL & HOTELVia G Melisurgo 4081 552 92 65

www.bellacapri.it;dm 20, s/d 70/80with shared bathroom 50/60, all incl breakfast; gR2 to ViaAgostino Depretis; ai This central, friendly spot offers hoteland hostel options on two separate oors. Hotel rooms area little dowdy but clean and comfy. The much funkier hostelboasts bright citrus tones, more beds than bunks, and a ba-throom in each dorm. Laundry service costs 5 and theresno curfew.

CARAVAGGIO HOTELPiazza Riario Sforza 157

081 211 00 66www.caravaggiohotel.it;s/d/ste incl breakfast 125/190/240R2 to Via Duomo; iBold abstract paintings hang opposite stone arches, yellowsofas line 300-year-old brick walls and original wood-bea-med ceilings cap the comfortable, four-star bedrooms atthis hotel. Friendly staff top it all off.

HOTEL COSTANTINOPOLIVia Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 104

081 557 10 35www.constantinopoli104.it;s/d incl breakfast 160/200

m MuseoChic and tranquil, Costantinopoli 104 is set in acal villa. Rooms are understatedly elegant tho1st oor open onto a sun terrace, while ground-face the palm-fringed pool. Antique furniture anglass windows add a dash of vintage glam.

B&B DIMORA DEI GIGANTIVico Giganti 55081 44 90 53, 338 926 44 53;www.dimora deigiganti.it;s/d/tr/q incl breakfast 60/80/95/110

CS to Via DuomoSkilfully renovated by its architect owners, this urfeatures four colour-coordinated bedrooms withcommissioned sculptural lamps, ethnic-inspired and designer bathrooms. There is a modern kitclounge and majolica-tiled terrace for late-night lo

HOTEL CASANOVACorso G Garibaldi 333081 26 82 87www.hotelcasanova.com

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s/d 35/56, with shared bathroom 28/46m GaribaldiThis isnt a brothel, just a charming family hotel with a ower-

fringed roof terrace and excellent-value rooms with mo-dern, functional furniture and gleaming bathrooms. Use thesafer Corso G Garibaldi entrance rather than the main onelocated on Via Venezia. Breakfast is an optional 4.

HOTEL LUNA ROSSAVia G Pica 20-22;081 554 87 52www.hotellunarossa.it;s/d incl breakfast 60/95;m GaribaldiThe Luna Rossa is a quiet place run by the daughter of a Ne-

apolitan musician. Each room is named after a Neapolitansong, the lyrics of which are framed and hung in the rooms.The pink-hued rooms are comfy, if plain, and the large ba-throoms are perfect for towel-clad tenors.

HOTEL PIGNATELLIVia San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli 16081 658 49 50www.hotelpignatellinapoli.coms/d incl breakfast 50/90R2 to Corso Umberto I

Cheap yet chic, Hotel Pignatelli sits pretty in a restcentury house. Rooms are decorated in a rustic ce style, with wrought-iron beds and bronze w

some rooms also have original wood-beamedWheelchair accessible.

HOTEL SUITE ESEDRAVia Cantani 12081 553 70 87www.sea-hotels.com;s/d/ste incl breakfast 120/130/140to Corso Umberto IThe Esedra stands tall on a tiny square just off cCorso Umberto I, halfway between Stazione Cethe centro storico. The snug rooms are decorated

politan paintings, and you might even nd a porthin your bathroom. Suites boast private terrace Ja

HOTEL ZARAVia Firenze 81;081 28 71 25www.hotelzara.its/d/tr 45/62/80m GaribaldiRecently renovated and run by the same family assanova ( left ), this spotless bolt hole is a world aw

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the grungy street below. Rooms are spartan but clean, withmodern furniture, satellite TVs and double-glazed windows.Theres a book exchange and breakfast is an optional 4.

B&B PORTALBA 33Via PortAlba 33081 549 32 51www.portalba33.its/d incl breakfast 120/140m DanteThis funky B&B is pure offbeat cool. Three gorgeously comfyrooms feature everything from antique rocking horses andfake-fur bedspreads to leopard-print underlays and babyblue walls. There is even a weights machine for your mor-ning workout.

SOGGIORNO SANSEVEROPiazza San Domenico Maggiore 9081 790 10 00; www.albergosansevero.its/d 90/110, with shared bathroom 70/90,all incl breakfastm DanteHidden away on the 1st oor of a famous 18th-century pa-lazzo that once belonged to the creepy prince of Sanseve-ro, this is one of several stylish Sansevero hotels. Youll nd it

just around the corner from the Cappella Sansevero on theeastern side of livel.

UNA HOTEL NAPOLIPiazza Garibaldi 9-10081 563 69 72

www.unahotels.its 163-291, d 181-323, ste 417-478, all incl breakm GaribaldiFit for a spread in Wallpaper magazine (unlike tsquare outside), this squeaky-new hotel is a desparadise MoMAworthy light sculptures, exposeda minimalist rooftop restaurant-bar and 89 soothrooms with clean lines and at-screen TVs.

ToLEdo & QuARTIERI SPAGNoLI:Via Toledo is the citys major retail strip.To the wethy Quartieri Spagnolis reputation for crime ha

mewhat exaggerated. Expect everything from huto chic converted convents. The hotels listed wecomfortable and safe at the time of research.

ALBERGO NAPOLITAMOVia San Tommaso dAquino 15081 497 71 [email protected]/d incl breakfast 75/115R2 to Via MedinaOn the right side of Via Toledo, this laid-back thre

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is a zesty mix of lime greens, yellows and blues. The new 5th-oor wing has the best rooms, and theres a view of the Ca -stello dellOvo from the breakfast room. Dont forget 0.10

for the lift. Wheelchair accessible.

HOTEL IL CONVENTOVia Speranzella 137A081 40 39 77www.hotelilconvento.coms 68-145, d 80-210, all incl breakfastR2 to Piazza Trieste e TrentoThese two B&B options are run by the same owners in a bu-ilding overlooking hip Via Bel lini. Rooms come with all therequisite comforts, although those in La Locanda are moremodern than the larger Victoria rooms. Breakfast is served

in the trendy downstairs restaurant.

HOTEL TOLEDOVia Montecalvario 15081 40 68 71www.hoteltoledo.coms/d/ste incl breakfast 85/130/180CS to Via ToledoSnugly situated in an old three-storey building, this home-ly hotel has comfy, smallish rooms with terracotta tiles andmod cons; the rooms are a little on the dark side, however.

Suites feature a stovetop, and breakfast is serverooftop terrace.

LA LOCANDA DELLARTE & VICTORIA HOUSEVia Enrico Pessina 66081 564 46 40www.bbnapoli.org in Italians/d incl breakfast 70/90m DanteThese two B&B options are run by the same owneilding overlooking hip Via Bel lini. Rooms come wrequisite comforts, although those in La Locandamodern than the larger Victoria rooms. Breakfasin the trendy downstairs restaurant.

NAPOLITAMOVia Toledo 148081 552 36 26www.napolitamo.its 65-75, d 80-105, all incl breakfastR2 to Via ToledoEscape the common hordes and live like nobility icentury Palazzo Tocco di Montemiletto.Although its admittedly a little tired in places, theenough gilded mirrors and lofty ceilings to satisfywithin.

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SANSEVERO DANGRIPiazza VII Settembre 28081 790 10 00

www.albergosansevero.its/d incl breakfast 110/150CS toVia ToledoThis is a gilded wonderland of baroque salons,17th-centuryparquet and palatial rooms, some with frescoed ceilings.The regal vibe is not surprising given that Vanvitelli, the origi-nal architect, also designed the royal palace at Caserta.

TOLEDO 205Via Toledo 205081 410 70 77www.toledo205.it

apt 100R2 to Piazza Trieste e TrentoRight on the citys major shopping strip, these two mini part-ments each accommodate ve people. Although theyrenot luxurious or particularly smart, theyre clean and thecommunal sundeck has awesome rooftop views. Its ide-al for a group of friends who want somewhere cheap andcentral. Youll need 0.10 for the lift.

SANTA LuCIA & CHIAIA:With lavish seaside hotels and sparkling island vistas, Santa

Lucia is where pres idents and pop stars say goodHow ever, there are still affordable options, somening bay and castle vistas. As a general rule, r

water views cost a little more. A-list Chiaia is thetrendy shop ping, bar-hopping and chichi dolce vcommodation is chic rather than cheap. Your bebudget beds are the two funky B&Bs.

B&B CAPPELLA VECCHIA 11Vico Santa Maria a Cappella Vecchia 11081 240 51 17www.cappellavecchia11.its/d incl breakfast 70/100C25 to Piazza dei MartiriRun by a superhelpful young couple, this B&B is

choice. Six chic and witty rooms feature different Nthemes, from malocchio (evil eye) to peperonTheres a spacious communal area for breakfasinternet available 24/7.

B&B I 34 TURCHI081 764 71 36www.i34turchi.itVia Marino Turchi 34s/d/tr incl breakfast 60/100/220C25 to Via Partenope

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This gay-friendly B&B offers guests their own self-containedapartment, with a small double room on a mezzanine oorand a sofa bed in the living area. Divided from the family

home, you get your own key to come and go as you plea-se, although youll probably end up reclining on the rooftopterrace. Bring 0.20 for the lift.

B&B MORELLI081 245 22 91www.bbmorelli49.itVia Domenico Morelli 49s/d incl breakfast 65/95C25 to Riviera di ChiaiaGet in bed with Madonna at this kitschy shrine to pop, whe-re a dedicated Madonna room is decorated with albums

by the Kabbalist. Another three rooms mix Almdovar lmposters, Florentine oor tiles and retro lamps in one cosy,quirky whole.

B&B SANTA LUCIA MAP PP284-5 B&B 081 245 74 83www.borgosantalucia.netVia Santa Lucia 90s 80-110, d 90-140, all incl breakfast;C25 to Via PartenopeWhat this place lacks in character the reception area

resembles an upmarket health clinic it makes sparkling whitetiled rooms, exuberant Italian-Braners and a location just a samba step away fro

ping sea.

CHIAJA HOTEL DE CHARMEVia Chiaia 216081 41 55 55www.hotelchiaia.its 95, d 145-165 incl breakfastCS to Piazza Trieste e TrentoPosh yet personable, this renovated marquis rea soothing blend of pale lemon walls, gilt-framedrestored original furnishings and elegantly drapedEach room is unique, and those facing boutiqu

Via Chiaia come with a bubbling Jacuzzi.

GRAND HOTEL SANTA LUCIA081 764 06 66www.summithotels.comVia Partenope 46s/d incl breakfast 235/390C25 to Via PartenopeAll decked out in powder blues and creams, thpad owes much of its Liberty look to celebratedGiovan Battista Comencini. Expect impeccable

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chichi rooms with Guatemalan-marble bathrooms, and anentire nonsmoking oor a rarity in Italy.

VOMEROMiddle-class Vomero is a world apart from the seethingsprawl below. Its not exactly bursting with sights, but theviews are divine, the streets are leafy and the heady Nea-politan chaos is just a funicular ride away. Slumberwise, ex-pect old-school glamour at new-school prices, with a touchof cheap chic further down the hill.

GRAND HOTEL PARKERSCorso Vittorio Emanuele I 35081 761 24 74www.grandhotelparkers.com

s/d incl breakfast 290/360;C28 to Via TassoDarling of the Grand Tour set, this stately old pile once ho-sted the likes of Oscar Wilde, Virginia Wolfe and Robert Lou-is Stevenson. Today, Pradaclad guests lounge on Louis XVIarmchairs, take aperitivo (apritifs) on the sea-view terraceand unwind at the in-house spa centre.

HOTEL SAN FRANCESCO AL MONTE081 423 91 11www.hotelsanfrancesco.it

Corso Vittorio Emanuele I 328d incl breakfast 190Funicular Centrale to Corso Vittorio Emanuele I

Housed in a 16th-century monastery, this hotel cent. The monks cells are stylish rooms, the anciehouse an open-air bar, and the barrel-vaulted cocool and atmospheric. To top it all off theres a pool on the 7th oor.

LA CASA DI LEO081 544 78 43www.bedandbreakfastnapoli.itVia Girolamo Santacroce 5As/d with shared bathroom incl breakfast 50/70m Salvator Rosa

Bold colours, art books and the odd abstract pane this erudite pad, home of a heritage architecbedrooms offer simple, stylish dcor and leafy views. The shared bathroom is spacious, the kitchto use, and theres a metro stop down the street

MERGELLINA & PoSILLIPoWith Liberty palazzi, anchored yachts and a bufront scene, Mergellina is well connected to thetre and ideal for an early-morning hydrofoil out islands.

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HOTEL AUSONIA081 68 22 78www.hotelausonianapoli.com

Via Francesco Caracciolo 11s/d/tr incl breakfast 90/120/140140 to Via Francesco CaraccioloThis modest and friendly hotel sits opposite the Mergellinamarina, a fact not played down in the dcor think portho-les, barometers and bed heads in the shape of ships stee-ring wheels. Corny? Yes, but rooms are clean and comfy,and the few that face the sea dont cost extra.

HOTEL PARADISO081 247 51 11www.hotelparadisonapoli.it

Via Catullo 11s/d incl breakfast 118/170Funicular Mergellina to S GioacchinoLocated some way above the city centre, your efforts ingetting up here are rewarded with jaw-dropping views overthe Bay of Naples to Mt Vesuvius. Most of the well-furnishedrooms come with a balcony, and staff are courteous and ef-cient. Expect to pay slightly less for a room without a view.

ELSEWHERETo the west of Naples, the Campi Flegrei offers a somewhat

slower pace than the central-city neighbourhoPozzuoli has a number of reasonably priced hpensioni (guesthouses).

HOTEL TERME PUTEOLANECorso Umberto I 195, Pozzuoli081 526 22 [email protected]/d 55/75Cumana to PozzuoliThis grand old hotel in Pozzuoli is frequented as msulphurous airs and thermal treatments as for its airy rooms. Between April and December you cate a course of 12 thermal baths for 103, or for 1512 thermal baths and the opportunity to wallow

gloopy mud.

IL CASOLARE DI TOBIAContrada Coste di Baia, Via Selvatico 12, Bacoli081 523 51 93www.datobia.itr with/without kitchenette incl breakfast 65/55Set in an extinct volcanic crater, this atmospherictury farmhouse is surrounded by lush vineyards anble gardens, which are used to supply its legendrestaurant.

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BuSINESS HouRSShops in Naples generally open from 9.30am to 1.30pm and4.30pm to 8pm (in winter) or 4pm to 8.30pm (in summer)Monday to Saturday.They may close on Saturday after noons or Monday mor-nings. In Naples most department stores and supermarketsnow have continuous opening hours from 9am to 8.30pmMonday to Saturday. Some even open from 9am to 1pmon Sunday.Banks open from 8.30am to 1.30pm and 2.45pm to 4.30pmMonday to Friday. They are closed at weekends but it is al-ways possible to nd a cambio (exchange ofce) open inNaples and major tourist areas.Major post ofces are open from 8.30am to 6pm Monday toFriday and also 8.30am to 1pm on Saturday. All post ofces

close two hours earlier than normal on the last business dayof each month (not including Saturday).Farmacie ( pharmacies) are open from 9am to 1pm and4pm to 7.30pm Monday to Friday. Most shut on Saturdayafternoons and Sundays but a handful remain open on arotation basis. All closed pharmacies are obliged to displaya list of the nearest ones that are open.Bars and cafs generally open from 7.30am to 8pm, althou-gh some stay open until the small hours, typically 1am or2am. Clubs and discos might open around 10pm but oftentherell be no-one there until midnight at least.

Restaurants open from noon to 3pm and 7.30pm(later in summer). Restaurants and bars are requise for one day each week although in busy tourisrule is not always observed. Opening hours for galleries and archaeological sites vary enormough many are closed on Mondays. Increasingly, national museums and galleries remain open uduring the summer. Note that trading hours on Coast and even outer suburban Naples will vary tral Naples.CLIMATE:The south of Italy has a Mediterranean climateare long, hot and dry and can easily soar to an e35C, although it is generally cooler on the Amaland Bay of Naples islands. Winter temperatures t

quite moderate, averaging around 10C.Spring and early autumn are the best seasons temperatures are mild, but still warm. From DecMarch, you can expect plenty of rain.


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ELECTRICITy:Most electricity wiring in Italy works on 220V. Two-pin adap-ter plugs can be bought at electrical shops.

EMBASSIES & CoNSuLATES:For foreign embassies and consulates not listed here, lookunder Ambasciate or Consolati in the telephone direc-tory. Alternatively, tourist ofces generally have a list. Thefollowing are in Naples:

FRANCE (081 59 80 711; Via Francesco Crispi 86, 80122)GERMANy (081 61 33 93; Via Francesco Crispi 69, 80121)NETHERLANdS (081 551 30 03; Via Agostino Depretis 114,80133)uK (081 423 89 11; Via dei Mille 40, 80121)

uSA (081 583 81 11; Piazza della Repubblica, 80122).

EMERGENCy:At Naples main police station (081 794 11 11; Via Medina75) there is an ofce for foreigners.To report a stolen car, call 081 794 14 35.Ambulance 118Coastguard 1530Fire 115Police 112/113Road assistance 803 116

INTERNET ACCESS:The easiest way to access the internet on the roainternet caf. Refer to the individual town sectAmal Coast chapter for internet access in thoseWi- hot spots are fairly thin on the ground, althoof the smarter hotels do offer them. Most travelleweb-based email such as Yahoo (www.yahoo.cmail (www.hotmail.com) or Google (www.gwhich can be easily accessed from any internted computer in the world. If, however, youre brinown kit (laptop or PDA), youll need to nd an Invice Provider (ISP) with local dial-up numbers. Aand CompuServe (www.compuserve.com) all in nodes in Italy. Remember that if you have tocomputer into a power socket you might need

transformer (to convert from 110V to 220V if yourisnt set up for dual voltage), an RJ-11 telephoneworks with your modem, and a plug adaptor.

MEdICAL SERVICES:Italy has a public health system that is legally provide emergency care to everyone. EU nationtitled to reduced cost, sometimes free, medicaa European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), avaiyour home health authority; non-EU citizens shoutmedical insurance.


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For emergency treatment, go straight to the pronto soccor-so (casualty) section of an ospedale (public hospital), whe-re its also possible to receive emergency dental treatment.For less serious ailments call the local guardia medica (dutydoctor); ask at your hotel or nearest tourist ofce for thenumber. Pharmacists will ll prescriptions and can providebasic medical advice.Ambulance (118 - 081 752 06 96)Ospedale Loreto-Mare (Loreto-Mare Hospital; 081 20 10 33;Via Amerigo Vespucci 26)

MoNEy:Since 2002 Italys currency has been the euro. The euro isdivided into 100 cents. Coin denominations are one, two,ve, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1 and 2; the notes are 5, 10,

20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.Exchange rates are given on the inside front ap of thisbook. For the latest rates check out www.xe.com.The best way to manage your money is to use your debit/credit cards while keeping a stful of travellers cheques asbackup.

CREdIT & dEBIT CARdS:Credit and debit cards can be used in ATMs (which are wi-despread and known locally as bancomat) displaying theappropriate sign. Visa and MasterCard are widely recogni

sed, as are Cirrus and Maestro; Amex is acceptedcommon. If you dont have a PIN, some (but notwill advance cash over the counter. Credit cardbe used in many supermarkets, hotels and restathough pensioni, smaller trattorie and pizzerie saccept cash only. When you withdraw money frothe amounts are converted and dispensed in loccy; however, there will be fees involved. Typicallycharged a withdrawal fee (usually 2% for a mithdrawal of 2 or more) as well as a conversionyoure using a credit card youll also be hit with the cash withdrawn. If an ATM rejects your card,spair. Try a few more ATMs displaying your cardfore assuming the problem lies with your card. If ycard is lost, stolen or swallowed by an ATM, telep

free to have an immediate stop put on it. For Macall 800 87 08 66; for Visa, 800 81 90 14; and for 86 40 46.

CHANGING MoNEy:You can change money in banks, at post of ccambio (exchange ofce). Banks are generallyreliable and tend to offer the best rates. Camusually, but not always, offer worse rates or chacommissions. Hotels are almost always the worstchange money.


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TELEPHoNE:international calls

Direct international calls can easily be made from publictelephones by using a phonecard. Dial 00 to get out of Italy,then the relevant country and area codes, followed by thetelephone number. Rates are about 0.61 per minute to theUK, most Western European countries, the US and Canada;and 0.92 for calls to Australia and New Zealand.To make a reverse-charge (collect) international call, dial170. All operators speak English. Alternatively, use the directdialling (Country Direct) service provided by your home-country phone company (such as AT&T in the USA and Tel-stra in Australia). You simply dial the relevant access num-ber and request a reversecharges call through the operatorin your country. Numbers for this service include:

Australia (Telstra) 800 172 610Canada 800 172 213New Zealand 800 172 641USA (AT&T) 800 172 444For international directory inquiries, call 892412.To call Italy from abroad, dial +39 and then the area code.

MoBILE PHoNES:Italy is one of the most mobile-phone saturated countries inthe world and was one of the rst places to introduce videophones. Phones operate on the GSM 900/1800 network,

which is compatible with the rest of Europe and Anot with the North American GSM 1900 or the Jastem. If you have a GSM, dual- or tri-band celluthat you can unlock (check with your service pcan cost as little as 10 to activate a prepagatoSIM card in Italy. TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), Windafone all offer SIM cards and all have retail outleneed your passport to open an account.

VISAS:Italy is one of the 15 signatories of the Schengen Can agreement whereby participating countries hshed customs checks at common borders. The starist visa for a Schengen country is valid for 90 daysapply for it in your country of residence and you c

ply for more than two in any 12-month period. Threnewable inside Italy. EU citizens do not need a viItaly and, with a permesso di soggiorno (permit tbelow ), can stay as long as they like. Nationals oCanada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, SwitzerlanUSA do not need visas for stays of up to 90 days inany Schengen country. South African citizens reqto enter Italy. Technically all foreign visitors to Italy sed to register with the local police within eight dval; however, if youre staying in a hotel or hostelneed to bother as the hotel will do this for you.


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AIRLINES FLYING TO NAPLES:

AERLINGuS (code EI 02434 58 326 www.aerlingus.com; hubDublin airport) To/from Dublin.AIR FRANCE (code AF 848 88 44 66 www.airfrance .com;hub Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris) To/from ParisCharles de Gaulle.AIR MALTA (code KM 06 488 46 85; www.airmalta.com;hub Malta airport) To/from Malta and Palermo.AIR NoSTRuM (code YW 199 10 11 91; www.airnostrum.com;hub Madrid Barajas airport) To/from Madrid.AIRoNE(code AP 199 20 70 80; www. yairone.com;hub Leonardo da Vinci airport, Fiumicino, Rome) To/from

Genoa, Bologna, Milan Linate, Turin, Trieste and Athens.ALITALIA (code AZ 06 22 22; www.alitalia.com; hubLeonardo da Vinci airport, Fiumicino, Rome) To/from RomeFiumicino, Milan Malpensa and Linate, Turin and Venice.ALPIEAGLES (code E8 899 50 00 58; www.alpieagles.com;hub Marco Polo airport, Venice) To/from Sicily, Sardiniaand Barcelona.AuSTRIAN (code OS 02 896 34 296; www.aua.com; hubWien Schwechat airport, Vienna) To/from Vienna.BRITISH AIRWAyS (code BA 199 71 22 66; www.ba.com; hubHeathrow airport, London) To/from London Gatwick.

BMI (code WW 199 40 00 44; www. ybmi.com; huham East Midlands airport) To/from London HeatEASyjET (code U2 848 88 77 66; www.easyjetStansted airport, London) To/from London StansteBasel, Berlin, Milan Malpensa and Paris Orly.EuRoFLy (code GJ 199 50 99 60; www.euro y.itpensa airport, Milan) To/from Moscow and New YHAPAG LLoyd ExPRESS (code X3 199 19 26 92com; hub Cologne/Bonn airport) To/from Cologver, Munich and Stuttgart.HELVETIC (code 2L 02 696 82 684; www.helveticZurich airport) To/from Zurich.LTu (code LT 02 434 58 382; www.ltu.com; hub Dairport) To/from Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and MunichLuFTHANSA (code LH 199 40 00 44; www.lufthansa

Frankfurt airport) To/from Munich.MERIdIANA (code IG 89 29 28; www.meridiana.it; airport, Sardinia) To/from Sardinia, Milan Linate, VParis Charles de Gaulle.My AIR (code 8I 899 50 00 60; www.myair.com; hSerio airport, Bergamo) To/from Bergamo and BuSAS BRAATHENS (code CNO 02 720 00 193; www.hub Oslo airport) To/from Oslo.SKy EuRoPE (code 5P;166 20 53 04; www.skyeuhub Bratislavia airport) To/from Bratislavia, Budapeand Prague.


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SN BRuSSELS AIRLINES (code SN 02 6968 23 64; www.ysn.com; hub Brussels National airport) To/from Brussels.TRANSAVIA (code HV 02 696 82 615; www.transavia.com;hub Amsterdam Schipol airport) To/from Amsterdam.

VIRGIN ExPRESS (code TV 848 39 01 09; www.virgin-express.com; hub Brussels National airport) To/from Brussels.VoLAREWEB (code VA 199 414 500; www.volareweb.com;hub Milan Limate airport) To/from Milan Linate.

AIRPoRTS:Eight kilometres northeast of the city centre, Capodichinoairport (NAP; 081 789 62 59; www.gesac.it) is southern Italysmain airport, linking Naples with most Italian and severalmajor European cities, as well as New York.To get there by public transport you can either take the re-

gular ANM (800 63 95 25) bus No 3S (1.00; 30 minutes, every15 minutes) from Piazza Garibaldi, or the Alibus(081 53 11705) airport shuttle (3.00; 20 minutes, half-hourly) from Piaz-za del Municipio or Piazza Garibaldi.Ofcial taxi fares to the airport are as follows: 19 from a se -afront hotel or from Mergellina hydrofoil terminal; 16 fromPiazza del Municipio; and 12.50 from Stazione Centrale.International Capodichino Airport:14 domestic destination,28 international destinations and 50 charter ights.The Intercontinental Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da VinciAirport is about 1 hour and half by train or car from Naples.

BoAT:Naples, the bay islands and Amal Coast are secomprehensive ferry network.In Naples ferries and hydrofoils leave for CapriIschia, Procida and Forio from Molo Beverello in frstel Nuovo; longer-distance ferries for Palermo, Clazzo, the Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie) and Tunisia the Stazione Marittima. Tickets for shorter journebought at the ticket booths on Molo Beverello agellina. For longer journeys try the ofces of the panies or at a travel agent.The monthly publication Qui Napoli lists timetabof Naples services. Note, however, that ferry separed back considerably in the winter, especiallyAmal Coast. Adverse sea conditions may also af

schedules. Following is a list of ferry and hydrofoil rthe destinations they service. The fares, unless othted, are for a one-way high-season, deck-class siALICoST (089 87 14 83; Largo Scario 5, Amal )normal and fast ferries from Salerno to Amal (5daily) and Positano (7, ve daily); also from Ama(19, one daily), Capri (16, eight daily) and Positadaily); and from Positano to Ischia (19, one dailypri (15.50, ve daily).ALILAuRo (081 497 22 67; www.alilauro.it; StazioneNaples) Operates hydrofoils from Naples to Sorre


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seven daily), Ischia (13.50, nine daily) and Forio (15.50, ve daily); also ferries between Capri and Ischia (15.50, onedaily) and Amal (13.50, two daily).CAREMAR (081 551 38 82; www.caremar.it; Molo Beverello,Naples) Runs services from Naples to Capri (ferry/hydrofoil7.60/12.50, ve daily), Ischia (5.60/12.15, 13 daily) andProcida (4.50/9.25, 12 daily); also ferries between Sorrentoand Capri (7.80, four daily).CooP SANTANdREA (089 87 31 90; www.coopsantandrea.it; Lungomare dei Cavalieri 1, Amal ) Connects Amal withMaiori (2, eight daily) and Minori (2, eight daily).LMP (Linee Marittime Partenope; 081 704 19 11; www.con-sorziolmp.it; Via Guglielmo Melisurgo 4, Naples) Runs hydro-foils from Sorrento to Capri (12, 20 daily) and Naples (9,eight daily); also ferries from Sorrento to Positano (7, three

daily) and Amal (7.50, three daily); and from Capri to Po-sitano (13, six daily), Amal (13.50, seven daily) and Saler-no (14.50, ve daily).MEdMAR (081 551 33 52; www.medmargroup; StazioneMarittima, Naples) Operates services from Naples to Ischia(8.50, four daily) and weekly sailings to the Aeolian Islands(42), Sardinia (55), Corsica (55) and Tunis (90).METR dEL MARE (199 44 66 44; www.metrodelmare.com)Runs summer-only services between Naples and Sorrento(4.50 three daily), Positano (9, four daily), Amal (10, fourdaily) and Salerno (10.50, two daily) as well as between

the main Amal Coast towns.NAVIGAZIoNE LIBERA dEL GoLFo (NLG 081 552 07navlib.it in Italian, Molo Beverello, Naples) From Nruns hydrofoils to and from Capri (14, nine d

round.SIREMAR (081 017 19 98; www.siremar.it; Stazione Naples) Operates boats to the Aeolian Islands a(44, six times weekly in summer, dropping by 50%season).SNAV (091 428 55 55; www.snav.it; Stazione Marples) Runs hydrofoils to Capri (14, 11 daily), Profour daily) and Ischia (14, four daily); also ferries t(16, one daily). In summer there are daily servicAeolian Islands (85 to Lipari).TIRRENIA (081 720 11 11; www.tirrenia.it; Stazione

Molo Angioino, Naples) From Naples runs a weekand from Cagliari (deck class 34.89) and Palerclass 43.83). The service increases to twice weemer. From Palermo and Cagliari thereare connections to Tunisia, directly or via Trapani TRAVELMAR (089 87 29 50; Largo Scario 5, Amal )from Salerno to Amal (ferry/hydrofoil 4.50/5, seand Positano (ferry/hydrofoil 6.50/7, seven dAmal to Positano (ferry/hydrofoil 5.50/6, seven Sorrento (8, three daily); and from Positano to Sothree daily).


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BuS:In Naples, buses are operated by the city transport com-pany ANM (800 63 95 25; www.anm.it in Italian). Theres nocentral bus station but most busses pass through Piazza Ga-

ribaldi, the citys chaotic transport hub. To locate your busstop youll probably need to ask at the ANM informationkiosk in the centre of the square.Useful bus services include:3S From Piazza Garibaldi to the airport.24 From Piazza del Municipio up to Piazza Dante and on toCapodimonte.140 Santa Lucia to Posillipo via Mergellina.152 From Piazza Garibaldi, along Corso Garibaldi, Via Nuo-va Marina, Via Colombo, to Molo Beverello, Via Santa Lu-cia, Piazza Vittoria and Via Partenope.

201 From Stazione Centrale to the Museo Archeologico Na-zionale, down to Piazza del Municipio and then back toPiazza Gariobaldi, via Piazza Dante.404d A night bus operating from 11.20pm to 4am (hourlydepartures) from Stazione Centrale to Piazza del Municipio,on to Mergellina and Vomero, and then back down to Sta-zione Centrale.C9 From Piazza Vittoria, along Riviera di Chiaia to PiazzaSannazzaro, Viale Augusto, Via Diocleziano, to Bagnoli andVia Coroglio.C25 Piazza Amedeo to Piazza Bovio via Castel dellOvo

and Piazza del Municipio.C28 From Piazza Vittoria up Via dei Mille and onVanvitelli in Vomero.E1 From Piazza del Ges, along Via ConstantMuseo Archeologico Nazionale, Via Tribunali, VPiazza Nicola Amore, along Corso Umberto I andzocannone.R1 From Piazza Medaglie DOro to Piazza CarDante and Piazza Bovio.R2 From Stazione Centrale, along Corso Umberto Bovio, Piazza del Municipio and Piazza Trento e TR3 From Mergellina along the Riviera di Chiaia toMunicipio, Piazza Bovio, Piazza Dante and PiazzaR4 From Capodimonte down past Via Dante to Pnicipio and back again.

Regional bus services are operated by a numbepanies, the most useful of which is SITA (199 73 07 runs buses from Naples to Pompeii (2.30, 40 minhourly), Sorrento (3.20, one hour 20 minutes, twPositano (3.20, two hours, twice daily), Amal (hours, six daily) and Salerno (3.20, one hour 10 minry 25 minutes). It also connects Salerno with Amone hour 10 minutes, half-hourly) and links towns Amal Coast. Casting even wider, it runs from Salevia Naples (22.36, 4 hours, twice daily) and oservice to Germany, including Dortmund (112) v


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(90), Stuttgart (90), Frankfurt (98) and Dusseldorf (112).You can connect from this service to Berlin (118) and Ham-burg (118). You can buy SITA tickets and catch buses eitherfrom Stazione Marittima or from Via G Ferraris, near Stazione

Centrale; you can also buy tickets at Bar Clizia (Corso Arnal-do Lucci 173). Most national buses depart from Piazza Gari-baldi. Check destinations carefully or ask at the informationkiosk in the centre of the piazza. Marino (080 311 23 35) hasbuses to Bari (19, three hours); Miccolis (081 20 03 80) runsto Taranto (16, four hours), Brindisi (23.60, ve hours) andLecce (26,00; 5 hours), while CLP (081 531 17 07) servesFoggia (9, two hours), Perugia (27.37, 3 hours) and Assisi(28.92, 4 hours).TRAIN:Naples is southern Italys main rail hub.

Most Trenitalia (89 20 21; www.trenitalia.com) trains arrive ator depart from Stazione Centrale (081 554 31 88) or, under-neath the main station, Stazione Garibaldi. These includeslow regional services and the faster Frecciarossa, InterCity(IC) and Eurostar (ES) trains. There are up to 30 trains daily toRome (IC 17.53, two hours), some of which stop at Mergel-lina station, and some 20 to Salerno (IC 6.37;35 minutes).International trains departing from Naples include servicesto London, Paris and Madrid.The Ferrovia Cumana and the Circum egrea (800 00 16 16;www.sepsa.it), based at Stazione Cumana di Montesanto

on Piazza Montesanto, 500m southwest of Piazoperate services to Pozzuoli (1, every 25 minCuma (1, six per day). The Circumvesuviana (044; wwww.vesuviana.it; Corso G Garibaldi), sou

Stazione Centrale (follow the signs from the main cin Stazione Centrale), operates trains to Sorrentominutes) via Ercolano (1.70, 20 minutes), Pompeminutes) and other towns along the coast. There

ximately 40 trains daily running between 5am andwith reduced services.TAxI:Ofcial taxis are white, metered and bear thsymbol, the Pulcinella (with his distinctive white ped hat and long hooked nose), on their front doThey generally ignore kerbside arm-wavers. The

stands at most of the citys main piazzas or you caof the ve taxi cooperatives: Napoli (081 556 44 44taxi (081 20 20 20), Cotana (081 570 70 70), Free (51), and Partenope (081 556 02 02).The minimum fare for a ride is 4.15, of which starting fare. Theres also a bafng range of charges: 0.80 for a radio taxi call, 1.60 extra oand holidays, 2.10 more between 10pm and 7for an airport run and 0.50 per piece of luggaboot. Guide dogs for the blind and wheelchairs afree of charge.


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WALKING TouRS:If you know one thing about Naples, its probably that youdont want to drive here. Ever. Italians will warn you not totake a car into Naples; Neapolitans will tell you (with just

a hint of swagger) that you only need to get used to theroad conditions. But unless youre staying for about 18 yearsyou dont have time to get used to anything. The solution issimple walk.Even walking is not without its hazards. Scooters shoot past,brushing you as they go, parked cars block the pavements,and no car will ever stop at a pedestrian crossing unlessphysically forced to do so. The best advice is to cross theroad with a local (ideally a nun) between you and the on-coming trafc.Naples is a big city but it can easily be divided into mana-

geable areas and explored on foot. The itineraries we de-scribe here will take you through the heart of the city andgive you an appetising taste.SPACCANAPoLI & THE CENTRo SToRICo:This tour takes you through the centro storico (historic cen-tre), concentrating on its two main streets, Via San Biagiodei Librai and Via dei Tribunali. Starting from Piazza Garibal-di, head a short way down Corso Umberto I before turningright into Via Ranieri and then left into Via dellAnnunziata.A little way down on your left youll see the Santissima An-nunziata 1, famous for its orphanage. Its a sad but moving

experience to see the ruota, the wooden whbabies were once abandoned. Continue downand turn right down Via Forcella. After crossing Colletta, follow the street as it veers left and m

Via Vicaria Vecchia. Where it meets the busy cVia Duomo, stands the Basilica di San Giorgio Mon your left and, two blocks northwest up Via DDuomo 3. Thousands gather at the Duomo in Mayber and December to witness San Gennaros dmiraculously liquefy. Over the road from the cathentrance to the Chiesa e Pinacoteca dei Girolamble back down Via Duomo until you meet Via deKnown to the Romans as the decumanus maior,runs parallel to the decumanus inferior, aka Spacaka Via San Biagio dei Librai. Before heading righ

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heart of the centro storico, quickly nip left to admire Cara-vaggios masterpiece Le Sette Opere di Misericordia (TheSeven Acts of Mercy) in the Pio Monte della Misericordia 5 .Before you retrace your steps to Via Duomo, have a quick

look at the baroque Guglia di San Gennaro 6 in the smallsquare opposite the church. After youve crossed Via Duo-mo make for Piazza San Gaetano, about 150m down onthe right. The tiny square where the Roman forum once sto-od is now dominated by the imposing Chiesa di San PaoloMaggiore 7. Tucked away to the side is Napoli Sotterranea8. It is here that you enter Naples extensive underworld.Some 30m to 40m under the surface, the ancient networkof tunnels was originally cut out by the Greeks to extract thetufa stone, but the tunnels were used in WWII as air-raid shel-ters. Back on the surface, opposite the piazza, is the Chie-

sa di San Lorenzo Maggiore 9. A stark but beautiful Gothicchurch, it stands atop yet more Roman scavi (excavations)and is one of the highlights of the centro storico. scavi (ex-cavations) and is one of the highlights of the centro storico.Its at this point that you leave Via dei Tribunali and headdown Via San Gregorio Armeno 10. In December peoplecome from all over Italy to visit the shops that line this street.They specialise in the presepi (nativity scenes) that no tradi-tional Italian house is without at Christmas. Along this streetyoull also nd the Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno 11, fa -mous for its extravagant baroque dcor a and weekly

miracle the blood of Santa Patrizia is said to liqevery Tuesday. At the end of the road you hit Via dei Librai. Turn right and after about 250m you wStatua del Nilo 12 on your right. Less imposing is t

footballer Maradona on the wall opposite the sther down on the left, the Chiesa di SantAngelo entered from the small sidestreet Vico DonnaromThe rear of the imposing Chiesa di San Domenico14 abuts onto the caffringed, pedestrianised Domenico Mag giore. At the heart of the squareglia di San Domenico 15, topped by a statue ofsaint himself. The notto-be-missed Cappella Sanis just off this square in a lane east of the churcof a chapel, its home to the stunning Cristo VelaChrist), as beautiful a sculpture as any in Naples

Via San Biagio dei Librai, the road becomes Via BCroce and continues west to Piazza del Ges Nuoscene of much nightly revelry. The lively piazza by the Basilica di Santa Chiara 18 and the ChiesaNuovo 19, while in the centre the Guglia dellIm20 is a study in baroque excess. The majolica-tileof Santa Chiara provide one of the few peacethe centro storico, while the adjoining church stastament to the skill of Naples restoration experts aalmost completely destroyed by WWII bombs. from the square to the rst intersection and turn

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Via S Sebastiano. At the next intersection on your left a shortstreet leads down to book-lined PortAlba 21, a city gatebuilt in 1625, then to Piazza Dante. Back on route and ahe-ad of you is Piazza Bellini and, to the right, Piazza Luigi Mira-

glia, anked by Naples conservatory and the Chiesa SanPietro a Maiella 22. A great place to rest your weary feet isin one of Piazza Bellinis several cafs. While youre at it youcould inspect the remains of the ancient Greek city wallsunder the square.

RoyAL SITES & SPECTACuLAR VIEWS:The royal Santa Lucia district features some ofmost recognisable landmarks, while Vomero boatys highest point and best views. This tour covers b

from the Castel Nuovo on the seafront to the CertMartino 250m up.But dont worry, you dont have to climb all the wtop (although there is a long, steep stairway thato the Certosa) the funicular will haul you up to about two minutes.Piazza del Municipio is a big, brash place thats Nnutshell. Trafc thunders past, spewing out cloudfumes; people crowd the pavements simultaneogelati, smoking and shouting into mobile phontraipse past on their way to the ferry port. Overloo

this is Castel Nuovo 1.Known to Neapolitans as the Maschio Angioinody castle dates to the 13th century and now houseum.From the castle, cross over the square and turn leVia Medina where youll nd the Fontana di None of Naples nest baroque fountains. At thethe piazza stands the Chiesa San Giacomo deg3, where Naples 16th-century Spanish viceroy Dde Toledo is buried. Next door the mayor has hePalazzo San Giacomo 4.

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Following Via G Verdi south you emerge onto Via S Carloand the Teatro San Carlo 5. Italys largest opera house, itpredates Milans La Scala by 41 years. Opposite the theatreis one of four entrances to the Galleria Umberto I 6 , the19th-century shopping centre that, like Teatro San Carlo,compares to a similar building in Milan, the Galleria VittorioEmanuele II. Continuing down Via S Carlo brings you to themassive Palazzo Reale 7, home to the national library and

some richly furnished royal apartments. The entraroyal palace is on Piazza Trieste e Trento 8 ( p86 ), for thirsty tourists keen to try the coffee at Caff G9. From the pavement in front of the caf, stairs le

to an unexpected and original gallery, Raccolta10, dedicated to traditional Neapolitan music anFuelled with coffee, hop across to the huge Piazzascito 11 where youll nd Naples own version of tPantheon, the Chiesa di San Francesco di Paolahere backtrack to Piazza Trieste e Trento, continuChiesa di San Ferdinando13, and about 150m uledo youll see a funicular station on the left. Jumfunicular and youll be headed for Vomero. Wheout at the top, walk down Via Domenico CimaroFloridiana 14, one of the citys rare patches of gregood spot for a picnic. At the bottom of the parkseo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martinayoure done with ceramics, exit the park and takvanni Merliani as far as the rst crossroad, Via ATurn right and follow Vomeros main drag throuVanvitelli 16 as far as it will go. Keep on going stthe stairs near the Morghen funicular station, aninto Via Colantonio. Turn left again into Via Annicavello and at the end of the street youll come Tito Angelini. Here youll nd Castel SantElmo 17 100m further down the road the Certosa di San M

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Naples oldest castle, Castel dellOvo 1 has stooce the 12th century. Returning to the mainlanda row of luxurious hotels across the busy seafronPartenope. Before you cross the road, however, cond to admire the dramatic Fontana dellImmaa few metres down on your right.From the fountain cross Via Partenope, turn leftthe second right into Via Santa Lucia. Make yothis attractive street to the top, turn left, and a200m youll nd yourself at Piazza del Plebiscitose the square and bear left into Via Chiaia. Cobsmart, this historic street cuts through to Via S CaPiazza dei Martiri 4, the centre of the upmarket

strict, dominated by a 19th-century obelisk. This place to stop for a coffee.

Dating to the 14th century, this stunning monastery houses afabulous museum and art gallery. And if all thats not enou-gh, just look at the views theyre the best in town.

A SEAFRoNT STRoLL:Starting at the Borgo Marinaro and the wonderfully namedCastel dellOvo, this route leads up to Piazza del Plebiscito,and round Via Chiaia to Piazza dei Martiri. From here youhead seawards to pick up Villa Comunale and the lungo-mare (seafront) as it curves round the bay to Mergellina.The seafront is a favourite Neapolitan walk that is particular-ly enjoyable in the cool of a summer evening. Start on theisland of volcanic rock known to the ancient Greeks as Me-garis and to modern Neapolitans as the Borgo Marinaro.

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At the church, go left, hold your breath as you wthe railway bridge, and youll come to the Parco11on your left. A small but well-tended park, thVirgil is said to be buried.

FRoM CATACoMBS To CAPodIMoNTE:This tour takes in two museums, three catacomchurches and a park. From the Museo Archeolzionale located on Piazza Museo Nazionale, thethrough the little-explored La Sanit district and up to the Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte beforup at the Catacomba di San Gennaro.You dont need to be an archaeologist to apprethe collection at the Museo Archeologico Nazionmething special. Highlights include the Toro Farnese Bull) sculpture and the incredible mosaicswhich once adorned noble houses in Pompeii. FrMuseo Nazionale follow the trafc along Via ForPiazza Cavour (the grand name for a strip of buntil shortly after the Cavour metro station. TakeVia Vergini and enter the Sanit district. Known a(which means healthy), this area of crumblingand impoverished streets was for centuries wheburied its dead.The network of catacombs that runs undergromain reason to come here.At the end of Via Vergini the road forks.

Piazza dei Martiri 4, the centre of the upmarket Chiaia di-strict, dominated by a 19th-century obelisk. This is a goodplace to stop for a coffee. Refreshed, continue down ViaCalabritto, pausing to shop or look in the expensive

designer shops, until you reach Piazza Vittoria and the en-trance to Villa Comunale 5. This smart park of palms, statuesand swings is home to Europes oldest aquarium, the Stazio-ne Zoologica 6. For more greenery and some priceless por-celain make for the Museo Pignatelli 7, on the inland side ofthe park. To get back to the lungomare, retrace your stepsover the Riviera di Chiaia and Villa Comunale to Via Fran-cesco Caracciolo, the extension of Via Partenope. Fromhere its a pleasant and relaxing walk around the bay toMergellina. This stretch of the route has no sites per se but ifyou look out to sea youll spot the distinctive shape of Capriin the distance. When you get to Mergellina youll knowyoure there once you pass the Porticciolo 8 make a be-eline for the bars and gelaterie (ice-cream parlours) knownas the Chalets 9. Here you can rest up and either call it aday or, if youve energy left, push on for a short nal leg. Ifyou can tear yourself away from beer and ice cream crossover the main road to pick up Via Mergellina, which headsnorth, becoming Salita Piedigrotta after Piazza Sannazzaro.At the top of the short incline you will see the Chiesa San-ta Maria di Piedigrotta 10 on your left and across the roadMergellina train and metro station.

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Follow the left-hand street, Via Arena della Sanbecomes Via della Sanit as it approaches Piazznit. On the square, the Chiesa Santa Maria delis the entrance to the dark and dank Catacom

Gaudioso. Here youll nd mosaics and frescoe5th century and learn the secrets of medieval inBack in the open air and with your back to the chleft down Via San Severo a Capodimonte towardsa di San Severo. Under the 16th-century church lrst bishop, buried in the Catacomba di San Seve410. The road, or rather alleyway, now turns northCapodimonte rises to the left of Piazzetta San Sevtop of the steps, head left and follow the street aits winding way up to Via Capodimonte and, oveto the Parco di Capodimonte 4. Enter through thefollow the path round to the Palazzo Reale di Cap5. This majestic Bourbon palace houses one of Iimportant art collections. Paintings by artists ranCaravaggio to Warhol line some 160 rooms sprearee oors. To get to the last port of call, the CataSan Gennaro 6, you can either walk down Via Cate, or jump on a bus for the quick trip down to the bs. Get off the bus by the impossible-to-miss Chiesadi Buon Consiglio 7 on the right-hand side. The care the last resting place of San Gennaro and aretheir Palaeo- Christian frescoes and mosaics.

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you come to the shabby gardens at the top. Fromviews are your reward. To return to sea level you go back the way youve come or follow the pathright off the garden terrace. Technically a privateRampa Privata di Pizzofalcone zigzags its steep wthe side of the rock face until it attens out into Vmone. As you descend notice the houses carverock. Once you get to the bottom turn left and ametres youll nd yourself on Via Santa Lucia 5place to plonk yourself at a pavement table anpizza.

CLIMB THE ANCIENT HILL:Rising behind Piazza del Plebiscito, Monte Echia and thePizzofalcone district is the oldest inhabited part of Naples.Greeks founded the city of Parthenope here in the 7th cen-

tury BC, predating Neapolis (New Town) by some 300 years.Although the short tour outlined here does not include awhole host of must-see sites, its an atmospheric (and relati-vely peaceful) walk that offers some ne views. Be warnedthough that it does involve a fairly steep climb and a hairpindescent. Behind the columns on the northern side of Piazzadel Plebiscito, Piazza Carolina 1 is the starting point for theclimb up to Monte Echia. Rising up the hill are two narrowstreets Vico Santo Spirito di Palazzo and Via Gennaro Sor-ra. Take one of these, it doesnt matter which, and headup to Piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli 2. A small, undistin-guished square, it takes its name from the yellow-frontedChiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli 3. A baroque church, itsmost impressive feature is its huge dome. From the squa-re continue upwards along Via Monte di Dio until, on yourright, you come to Via Generali Parisi. At the end of thisshort street is La Nunziatella 4, one of Italys most prestigiousmilitary schools. Backtracking to Via Monte di Dio, continuestraight down Via Nunziatella until the rst crossing. Turn rightup Via Egiziaca Pizzofalcone and head uphill. The street isdark and atmospheric and the climb comfortable. At thetop, continue straight up the Salita Echia and carry on until

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From Catholic kitsch to rings made from computer keys, Neapolitan shopping is funky and offbeat. Forget multinationalhomogenised high Streets. In Naples, retail therapy is as idiosyncratic as the city itself. Chain stores do exist but they pla

ddle to specialised shops owned by enterprising locals: from vintage delis crammed with local produce to artists lounstocked with unorthodox sculpture.Neapolitans are seasoned shoppers, and Saturday morning is their favourite time to shop. Even busier than Saturday(but worth the bumps and bruises) are the sales, which take place from January to mid-March and from early July to tember. Stock is reduced at these times by up to 75% and smaller shops generally offer the best buys to shoppers. Difghbourhoods offer very different shopping experiences. For the hot and the haute, head to Chiaia where Via CalabritMille and Via G Filangieri read like a Vogue directory. This is the place for Armani, Zegna and legendary local tailors like and Borrelli. Chiaia is also great for sleek homewares and cuttingedge jewellery. Just of Piazza dei Martiri, Via Domenicthe place for antiques, while Via Chiaia heaves with midprice fashion chains. At its eastern end Via Chiaia spills onto Vthe citys buzzing high street. A prime spot to people-watch, this is where youll nd everything from upmarket departmto chintzy bomboniere (christening mementos) shops. Catch the funicular to Vomero for preppy purchases, or better sfor trad, kooky and kitsch in the gritty centro storico (historic centre). Here, specialty streets include Via PortAlba for secbook shops, Via San Sebastiano for musical instruments and Via San Gregorio Armeno for beautifully crafted presescenes). South of the centro storico youll nd frenetic Corso Umberto I, where cashedup teens come for cool, cheaand funky trainers. Further south around Piazzetta Ore ci (Goldsmiths Sq), the Borgo degli Ore ci (Goldsmiths Quartetys traditional home of bling. But for the ultimate Neapolitan shopping x, hit the legendary markets. Home to one of thbiggest counterfeit scenes, Naples will provide you with anything from bootleg CDs and kinky knickers to convincing G

all at dirt-cheap prices. Dont forget to haggle, and watch your wallet pickpockets love to shop here too. A value-aof 20%, known as Imposta de Valore Aggiunto (IVA), is slapped onto just about everything. If you are a non-EU resident amore than 180 in a single shop at once, you can claim a refund when you leave the country. Postpurchase, make sugiven a receipt. By law, the guardia de nanza (nance police) can make a spot check outside the shop, and if you da receipt you may be ned.

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tHe Best oF neaPolitan KitscH:

Flashing halos, Godfather bling, action-packed pastori (na-tivity-scene gurines) Naples is a kitsch-lovers paradise.

For a taste of old-school trash and tack, hit the followinggarish gems:Arte in Movimento (081 420 10 94; Via San Biagio dei Librai33; m Dante) Head here for motorised pastori and hand-painted Neapolitan clichs. Best of the bunch is a bendingpizzaiolo (pizza maker) complete with ery oven.La Galleria delle Bomboniere (081 551 80 95; Via Enrico Pes-sina 76; m Dante) Southern Italian chintz at its overstatedbest think Communion-themed photo frames, mock-ba-roque jewellery boxes, glass pumpkin carriages and chirpyceramic squirrels.Napolimania (081 41 41 20; Via Toledo 312; CS to Via Tole-

do) Tacky and proud of it, this offbeat shrine to local popculture is the place for plastic Tot statues, Neapolitan sur-vival kits and cheeky jocks with bawdy local slang.Via Francesco Caracciolo (C25 to Riviera di Chiaia) The stal-ls along the sea on Via Caracciolo are the place for over-the-top seashell souvenirs and bright plastic Madonnas.Via Mezzocannone (E1 to Via Mezzocannone) Another gre-at street for Catholic kitsch, here youll nd anything fromthe Virgin Mary with a blinking crown to a glow-in-the-darkJesus.

SHoPPING STRIPS: ToP FIVEVia Toledo:Head to the pedestrianised southern end, with its ques, sfogliatella (cinnamoninfused ricotta in a p

shell) stalls, street artists and dressed-to-impress st

Viadei Tribunali:

Its just a few hundred metres but the stretch betwza San Gaetano and Via Atri is an electric comschool delis, grocery shops, much-loved restauranativity-scene tailor.

Via Chiaia:This savvy strip tempts with cute boutiques, sharpout ts, sassy shoes, fancy accessories and sleek,homewares.

Via San GreGorio armeno:Vintage artisan studios and shops burst with thethe kitschiest of Neapolitan presepe (nativity scenes.

Via CalabriTTo:

Rodeo Drive, Napoli-style. Polish that gold Amex acobbled pavement for A-list fashion from ArmanWindow-shopping doesnt get any better than th

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Naples legendary markets are loud, intoxicating and just a little bit edgy, so hang on to your wallet. Beware the digital/mera scam the result, in short, is that you buy an empty box. If you are tempted, then insist that you buy the particula

being demonstrated, rather than the prepackaged one. Most designer goods are fakes (but perfect copies) and veopen to haggling, except where specied below. The following markets are the cream of the crop:

Bancarellea san Pasquale (Via San Pasquale, Via Imbriani & Via Carducci; h8am-2pm Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat, closed Aug; C2ra di Chiaia) Hit the stalls on Via Imbriani for hip threads, sarongs and avantgarde jewellery. The section between Viaand Via San Pasquale is great for sh, spices, fruit and vegetables. Not a place for haggling.Fiera antiquaria naPoletana (Villa Comunale; h8am-2pm last Sun of month, closed Aug; C25 to Riviera di Chiaia) Set on tfront, this is a cool, laid-back spot for vintage silverware, jewellery, furniture, paintings, prints and wonderful, overpricela ducHessa(Via S G Calasanzio & surrounding streets; h8am-2pm Mon-Sat, closed Aug; R2 to Piazza Garibaldi) Packedobscenely cheap, this multiethnic hot spot heaves with counterfeit booty, from bootlegged blockbusters and porn to belts and Prada bags. Stock up on African knick-knacks, soccer tops and cheap knickers.la Pignasecca (Via Pignasecca & surrounding streets; h8am-1pm; m Montesanto) Naples oldest and (arguably) best ma

place for food. Youll nd everything from fresh mozzarella and crunchy Casareccio bread to meat, sh and artichokgood for discounted perfume and linen, kitchenware, Neapolitan hip-hop CDs and cheap (fake) designer bags andMercatino di Antignano (Piazza degli Artisti; h8am-1pm Mon-Sat, closed Aug; m Medaglie DOro) Up high in Vomero, thpopular for bags, jewellery, linen, kitchenware, shoes, new and end-of-season clothing. And a hysterical stall owner wunderwear in the air while screaming out Un euro! Un euro! (One euro! One euro!)Mercatinodi PosilliPo(Parco Virgiliano; h8am-2pm Thu, closed Aug; 140 to Viale Virgilio) Not the cheapest market, but thquality goods. Top buys include genuine designer labels (although the D&G and Louis Vuitton bags are fakes), womwear, underwear and linen. Its only the African vendors at the bottom of the hill who dont mind a haggle.Mercatodei Fiori(Castel Nuovo; hdawn-noon; R2 to Piazza del Municipio) Got a date? Then pick up a fresh bunch of rocitys ower market.

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naPles Best BuYs:

Chocolate Gay-OdinChristmas cribs: Giuseppe Ferrigno

Funky homewares: OK-KO ResearchJewellery: ContemporastudioMozzarella: Antiche DelizieVintage prints: BowinkelShoes: Antonio BarbaroWomen clothes and accessorize: BarbaroTies: Marinella

cutting-edge cutlerY:

When artist Giovanni Scafuros mother told him not to playwith his food, he started playing with his fork and spoon in-stead. Now that hes grown up hes still toying with the stuff

by twisting and melding them into avant-garde jewelleryand sculpture. His ingenious body of work includes silver te-aspoon bracelets and rings, twisted fork candelabras andrings made from old computer keys. Such whimsical inven-tiveness hasnt gone unnoticed: Giovannis designs are sto-cked as far away as Fukuoka, Japan. While several shops inNaples stock his stuff, much more fun is a trip to his rooftopstudio (Via Matteo Renato Imbriani 191; m Materdei), whichis a treasure trove of art and design. Just remember to callrst the studio is also the artists abode.

SARToRIAL NAPLES:Milan may be the hyped-up face of Italian style, bis its heart and soul. The citys bespoke tailors are land once drew the likes of early 20th-century I

Emmanuel III to their needles and threads. In facateliers are regarded as clubs or meeting placesnair Neapolitan gentlemen, who talk fashion, stylToday, Mariano Rubinacci suits, Borrelli and Finamand Marinella ties are male fashionista must-haveyo to Turin. The key to this success is traditional, hproduction, superlative fabrics and minute attentail and form. Suitwise, the look is more bratpack thbroker think slim-t exible cut, natural and uneshoulders (great for gesticulating), high-set arm the signature barchetta (little boat) breast pockeitself evolved from the Savile Row suits popular in

Local tailors began loosening the rigid Anglo cuthe shoulder pads and reducing canvas and padlook more suitable for languid Neapolitan lounginA classic Neapolitan shirt will often feature ne Itaor Irish cottons, hand-stitched collar, yolk and sleesewn button holes and gathered pleating at the While most of the boutiques offer prt--porter thaccessories (including ready-made suits), creatinsuit from scratch will usually involve a couple of anything from three to eight weeks.

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Finished items can be shipped to you overseas. Credit cardat the ready, now that youre clued up hit these local le-gends for a Neapolitan revamp:

Mariano ruBinacci (081 41 57 93; www.marianorubinacci.it;Via Filangieri 26) Beautiful, lightweight and precisely ttingsuits from the granddaddy of Neapolitan tailoring. Formerclients include Neapolitan lm director Vittorio de Sica andplaywright Eduardo de Filippo.

cesare attolini(081 42 68 26; www.cesareattolini.it; Vico Ve-triera 12) Cesare Attolini and his two stylish sons offer threelines of got-to-have suits: Cesare Attolini for fully handma-de bespoke tailoring, Sartoria Attolini for fully handmadeready-to-wear suits and Sartoria for hand-nished suits foryounger style-gurus.

Borrelli (081 423 82 73; www.luigiborrelli.com; Via Filangieri68; C25 to Piazza dei Martiri) The look is classic preppy witha funked-up twist think pastel blazers, chequered suits andstriped blood-orange cashmere sweaters. Debonair, but al-ways respectable.

FinaMore(081 246 18 27; www.namore.it in Italian; Via Cala -britto 16) Ready-to-wear (160 to 250) and bespoke (90upwards) shirts in delectable shades such as royal blue,

pastel pink and citrus green. Shirts are entirely hand there are ties and scarves to match.

Marinella (081 245 11 82; Piazza Vittoria 287) One-t

rite of Luchino Visconti, Aristotle Onassis and Gianthis is the place for prt--porter and made-to-meMatch them with an irresistible selection of luxury es, including shoes, shirts, sweaters and vintage c

anna Matuozzo (081 66 38 74; www.annamatuozAntonio Gramsci 26) The softly spoken Signora was once the apprentice of Mariano Rubinacci. Ngnora and her daughters are famed for their bespwhich feature mother-of-pearl buttons and vintstitching. Silk ties in colour combinations such as fubaby blue complete the elegant look. Call in ad

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CreatiVeconcePt: ExPLoRERS oF EMoTIoNS!

We wish to establish a connection between the city and the Congress, between the Universe andople, between emotions and technology. Naples is the centre of the Mediterranean, it is a city opeworld, it is the point of contact with the other, it is a warm welcome, it is tradition and the futusolid connection between Space and the city, between the earth and the sky, between the sea adestination of human exploration and the planets of the Universe as the new frontier of exploratio

Every day we shall be explorers of emotions, delving into art, scientic research, music, food, narrwondrous story of space mission and human explorations, in the constant and inexorable progressce and technology.

In the perfect balance of tradition and innovation that Naples can provide, ideals of curiosity andtion blur into one single emotion. For ve days we will all become explorers and astronauts. Astronamong us: Space has come to visit, in Naples.

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ArcHitecturalconcePt: FRoM FuLLER To CoLoMBo

The inspiration that has inspired the exhibiting plan was toobtain light architectural forms made of pneumatic structu-

res, air forms which need a very low pressurization inside.

The most representative examples inspiring our conceptare: the utopian design of New York Buckminster Fuller geo-desic dome and the Job Colombo inated structures. Bothof them are early 70 projects and may be dened as gre -at light pavilion.

Though these structures are made with PVC material, theyhave less environmental impact than the other kind of ma-terials in use in congress exhibiting; Two are the main rea-sons: rstly only one kind of material is used and it will be ea-

sier to dispose of it, secondly it will be easier to recycle it.

Those architectures allow to obtain articial settings, as arti-cial as structures built by men in the space are.

Thus, our approach results in a strong impact inside the cityof Naples urban panorama by means of a light elementthat would not affect the territory nor leave a trace, afterbeing deated.

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location: MoSTRA doLTREMAREoVERVIEW:

Mostra dOltremare has international value because it is a

complete urban development project which has not reallychanged since it was built. By enclosing it in walls the buil-ders ensured that the urban integrity of the complex survi-ved almost intact to the present day.The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, acting throu-gh the competent Superintendence, has issued laws andregulations to protect the whole area because of its highurban and historic value.The subject of the rst exhibition was the celebration of theItalian empires glory in northern Africa and the Mediter-

ranean. At the time, this was a common subject amongcountries with colonies and was used to make the popula-tion aware of the cultural, economic and military importan-ce of their countrys colonies and to justify them.

After two years of frenetic preparations and intense work,the site was ofcially inaugurated on 9th May 1940 by KingVittorio Emanuele III. Only a month later Italy entered WorldWar II and the exhibition closed.

There were three aims behind the creation of sucbitious permanent exhibition site in Naples:- to create a highly celebrative site for Italy a

vernment;

- to help the economic development of southeconveying the worlds attention to the area, economic activities (and especially tourism);

- to encourage Naples to expand towards the Cgrei, a particularly beautiful valley between the hlipo, the Camaldoli Hill and the Gulf of Pozzuoli.

The enterprise required considerable planning aring of enormous resources. To guarantee the e

success two new roads and a new railway weretunnels through the hill of Posillipo, thus linking FuoNaples. The cableway between Mostra dOltrePosillipo was built at the same time.The new urban plan of 1937 used some of the down in the 1927 plan, particularly the developmples according to an East-West axis pointing tosea.

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The entire Mostra dOltremare/Fuorigrotta project is an im-

portant example of XX century urban planning in Italy; forNaples it was one of the most signicant urban events inmore than a thousand years of history.

One of Mostra dOltremares merits is the modern designof its plan and architecture, instead of the more commondesign used for other world exhibitions of the time; a combi-nation of Art-Deco and picturesque landscape planning(London 1924 -1925; Paris 1925, 1931 and 1937; Chicago1933; New York 1939; San Francisco 1939).

Mostra dOltremares coherent and easily recognizable

spatial planning relies on an orthogonal system in which thespecicity of the main building is clearly visible.

The spatial idea underlying the urban plan was based onsurrounding some of the isolated monumental buildings(Tower of Nations, Mediterranean Theatre, Arena Flegrea,Esedra Fountain, and Ofce Building) with the exhibition pa-vilions, whose structure was not so signicant.

The architectural link between individual buildingrefully studied yet some of them show an unsolvebetween monumentality and usability, technica

and symbolic representation.There are some eclectic but spectacular open aas the monumental entrance and the Esedraother areas are more intimate and impressive, supavilions of the geographic sector (Libya, Italian EAegean Islands, Albania).

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1940 BirtH

Mostra dOltremare was opened as the Triennial Exhibitionof Italian Overseas Lands, on 9th May, 1940. It had beenplanned by the government as a Universal Theme Exhibi-tion, like the Universal Exhibition of Rome Park (later knownas EUR). At the time the facilities were 36 exhibition pavilionsset in green areas, rich in herbs imported from the coloniesItaly had at the time; each pavilion recreated one of theoverseas colonies, in every aspect (habitat, ora, architec-ture).1950 t 1997 uNuSEd ASSETSMostra dOltremare was severely damaged by the WorldWar Two bombing and was rebuilt at the beginning of the

Fifties. The older, damaged buildings were replaced by newones (with a more rational design) which today co-exist inpleasant harmony with the original, surviving buildings. Fromthe Sixties onwards only part of the park was used as anexhibition area. General neglect of the green areas andof some buildings plus the damages caused by using theland for the living quarters of the people made homeless bythe 1980 earthquake, contributed to Mostra dOltremaresgeneral decline. Many buildings and vast areas were notused any more.

1998 A BIG CHANGEA protection, improvement and valorisation projeas business and economic development plan, waiming at the environmental, architectural and

sets of every part of Mostra dOltremare.1999/2001 FRoM Body To LIMITEd CoMPANyThe Legislative Decree No. 442, published on tGazette, issue No. 281, 30th November 1999 statesformation of the Autonomous Body into a Limpany. Mostra dOltremare SpA was establishedJanuary, 2001 and its main task is to manage anthe assets of the former Mostra dOltremare AuBody, to organise exhibitions and promote cultuand sports events, to favour the economic devand to valorise tourism in the city of Naples.2001/2007 EVoLVING ASSETS

Mostra dOltremare SpA re-organised its activitieon new business areas, diversifying what it had tovalorising the structural and environmental resoterritory. Slowly, the buildings/areas listed below wred and used again:The laTin ameriCa PaVilion (1999); The mediTerranean Thearena FleGrea (2001); The monumenTal enTranCe (20

To ComPlex PaVilionS (2003(); FaSilideS baThS lakeSolymPiC SwimminG PoolandThe wedo SPorTS CenTre (20

dra FounTain (2006).

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Mostra dOltremare S.p.a is a multi-functional complex and natural park: an architectural, historic, cultural site, integra

western part of Naples and the venue of business activities, ranging from exhibitions and conferences to events and s

This complex and continuously evolving site can be understood and appreciated from in different ways: by examiningvities carried out by it and in it, by the ongoing projects and by its architectural, historic and environmental heritage.

Mostra dOltremare has a strategic plan (Masterplan 2002/2007) and an urban execution plan (PUA, endorsed by thtendence and the Municipality of Naples), with clear and dened mid-term and long-term aims.

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09 Area sale meeting - Technical session

10 Area sale meeting / Comitee room

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