via Toledo (via Roma)
- October 30, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
travel2000 from New York, New York
This district is near the Galleria (a must-see, similar to the one in Milano) and the Royal Palace. You can buy cheap or expensive clothes and shoes here. On my recent trip, my husband bought men's shirts and ties at Piermar (point out a few things at the window, and the gentlemen will bring out an array of shirts, ties, jackets to your taste). I bought a wool coat for $50 (yes, that's the price, don't remember the store though) and leather slippers (men and women) as well as raided Stefanel at its end of season sale. Stop by Gambrinus for gold guilded cafes and soak in the atmosphere by sitting outside.
My only gripe about shopping in Naples is, not all the stores are part of the Tax-Free program, meaning you won't get your tax back even if you shop over 300,000 lire there. I have tried to bargain with the store owners and have gotten some discounts. The most recent time was when I purchased a piece of luggage for 440,000 and got 8% off. However, I find that overall, the prices for merchandise tend to be lower so it works out about the same.
From journal The Gold of Naples