As the center of southern Italy, Naples impresses with its beauty and the outlines of Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. It is here that the tourist will find delicious pizza and fragrant Limoncello liqueur. And, despite the fact that in the past few years the city has been characterized by a decrease in living standards, dirty streets and an increase in crime, it still attracts with its ancient architecture, a lot of attractions and, of course, the presence of fashion boutiques. The landscape of the Gulf of Naples delights and encourages fashionistas to shop. And where to go in search of a successful purchase, we will tell below.
A short tour, or what to bring from Naples as a gift
There is hardly another place in the world where you can spend money as quickly and with such pleasure as here. And even if shopping wasn't your plan, few can resist shopping.
Heavyweights of world fashion Armani, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo, Prada, Versace are waiting on Calabritto Street. Other enticing high-end boutiques with bright signs that say Mariano Rubinacci, Hermes, Bulgari, Frette are located on Gaetano Filangi and Via dei Mille.
The longest stall in the city is Via Toledo (3 km). In fact, this is an ordinary shopping street for ordinary people. If you wish, you can visit Via Chiaia - a place with mass-market stores with an emphasis on youth clothing at very affordable prices.
But the most tempting location in Naples for shopaholics is outlets, where discounts start at 30%, and reach 90% during the peak season. The largest of them Vulcano Buono, La Reggia Designer and Centro Commerciale Campania are located in the suburbs, so they will have to be reached by car or public transport.
In addition to high-quality fashionable clothes, shopaholics recommend bringing ceramics, handmade dolls, Ischia thermal cosmetics, as well as a figurine of Pulcinella, a symbol of the city and one of the characters in the comedy of masks, from Naples (Italy).
Good, but not cheap, are considered cameos on onyx, coral and shells. But the popular Limoncello liqueur can be bought for only 10 euros.
On a Sunday, be sure to check out the antique market on the picturesque Caracciolo street. Despite the complete confusion and anarchy, the place is considered the best in all of southern Italy.
Fashion streets
Walking around the city will be a real pleasure for aesthetes, because every street in Naples is a cultural value. Many tourists recommend a must visit:
- Via Calabritto. This is true Italy, where an incredible number of antique shops are concentrated.
- Via Chiaia, whichis considered an ideal place for budget shopping.
- La Pignasecca is a gourmet paradise.
- Via Roma - the longest street in Naples;
- Centra Antico - this is where the miniature figurines describing the birth of Christ originate. But getting here on the navigator is not so easy: in fact, the street is just the area around the church.
Outlet
Welcome to Naples, whose outlets drive tourists crazy from all over the world. Shop tour specialists recommend visiting 3 centers located in the suburbs without fail.
1. La Reggia Designer Outlet. Located 30 km from Naples in the historical part of Caserta on the coast of Costiera Amalfitana. To get to the place, you need to move towards the traffic flow to Rome (Route 1). Also, a branded outlet bus departs daily from Piazza Mubicipio, which will take everyone to their destination. The only thing you need to know about La Reggia Designer is that there are more than 130 outlets, including shops, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops and bars.
2. Centro Commercial Campania. For many tourists, shopping in Naples begins from this place. To get to the "Centro Commerciale Campania", you need to go towards Caserta, and then exit the motorway and head towards Caserta Sud - Marcianise. The outlet is open every day from 9 am to 10 pm. There are more than 180 shops here and, as the administration says,They are not going to stop at this figure. It should be noted that there is an incredible number of cinemas, supermarkets, playgrounds, restaurants, fitness centers, cosmetics boutiques and many other places dear to the shopaholic's heart where money is spent with pleasure on the territory of the Naples outlet Centro Commerciale Campania.
3. Vulcano Buono. The town of Nola is popular not only among the locals, but among the numerous guests of Italy. You can get to the Naples outlet by a private car or a branded bus, which starts its journey from the city center. Compared to the previous ones, "Vulcano Bono" has a different work schedule. On Mondays it opens at noon, and on other days at 10 am. Vulcano Buono has more than 200 stores for perfumes, electronic goods, interior items, home appliances and, of course, clothes for the whole family.
When there is no time to go to the suburbs, you can visit the outlets of Naples, located inside the city. Of the large and popular among locals, Outlet Camomilla Fineserie and Outlet Vesto can be noted. The latter is located near the airport and offers a wide range of products from brands such as Nike, Benetton, Motivi, Promos and others. The first will allow you to combine pleasant shopping with interesting excursions. In addition, the outlet offers its visitor to purchase products of its own brands at a lower price.
Main shopping mall in the city
The street called Via San Carlo is the most famous place in the city, because it is here that the famous"Umberto I". Among the many reasons to visit the mall, there are three main ones:
- The building is of historic importance as it helped seal off several streets that were notorious in the late 19th century.
- Excellent infrastructure with a huge number of boutiques, bars, coffee shops and restaurants.
- Beautiful architecture. "Umberto I" was built opposite the opera house, looks like an octagonal cross, and the ceiling height reaches 56 meters. Many often admit that sometimes they just don't care what sales are held here, they come to admire the beauty of the mall.
Souvenirs from Naples
In addition to shopping in Naples for designer clothes, shopping gurus advise buying the following original gifts:
- tie of one of the most famous brands in the world, Marinella;
- cameo decoration will be an incredibly beautiful and touching gift for your loved one;
- Naples is valued for high-quality leather processing, so do not forget to buy leather goods of any texture, shape and purpose;
- souvenir (magnet, plate, clock) in the form of a miniature Margherita pizza.
Markets of Naples
What is shopping without visiting the main Italian attraction - the flea market, of which there are two in the city?
- Fiera Antiquaira Napoletana on Via Caracciol. The retail outlet will shock an unprepared tourist: complete anarchy, noise, chaotic movement andmess. But despite this, the place was recognized as the best antique market in Southern Italy.
- Mostra Mercato Constantinopoli on Via Constantinopoli. Unfortunately, the work schedule indicated on the official website does not always coincide, so the information must be clarified right on the spot. The streets of antique stores in Naples are always an unpredictable situation, as sellers display their goods right on the sidewalk. In cloudy weather, it makes no sense to go to Mostra Mercato Constantinopoli - it simply will not open.
And 3 more tips in the end
When shopping in Naples, remember that:
- Best deals can be made during the sales period - from July 2 to the end of September and within 60 days after the first Saturday of January;
- buying goods in the amount of 155 euros or more in one outlet, when leaving the country, you can return up to 15% of the amount through the Tax-Free Shopping checkout;
- if the guide offers to visit the "factory" store during the tour, do not agree. The prices here are too high and you can easily run into a fake.
In any case, once in this amazing colorful city, visit outlets, shopping centers and even flea markets to bring as many gifts from sunny Italy as a memory of this amazing journey.
