I've been the fabulous ruins of Pompeii near Naples. I can't believe this happens to a city that can boast one of earliest civilizations in the world.

ha! and they say America's a horrible crime infested rat hole

I thought Rome was the only dirty city in Italy!

Naples has been a dirty city for a longtime, plese do not waste your hard earned vacation Euro's/Dollars, somewhere else.

Leadership in Naples, needs to get their collective act together-great examples that they could learn from would be towns and cities in Holland or Germany, its ugly Itallian cites like Naples that keep me and my money in Northern Italy.

All Americans do yourself a big favor, keep yourselves and your Euro's away from the sewer that is Naples-filled with mean people and sub-par tourist food- simply put it sjust not worth your time or money.

Napoli ha alcuni grandi problemi che ho vissuto qui per 2 anni e tanto come gli Americani protestano circa i prezzi del petrolio elevati, vender con loro. Vivo a New York City inoltre, che  molto pi pulito.

From one American to another, Naples is a ugly, filthy town, not worthy of the American Tourist Dollars-plus the people are mean- go to Florence which is 300 times better.

U have to agree with Registered Investment Advisor, Bethesda, MD. I have been to Naples back in the 70's and it was beautiful, ( no trash ).

Naples was a nice place to Holiday in the 90's, but something happened, it's a dump now, yes the one who said Florence is 300 times is correct and yes, Holland is quite clean.

Naples may be a rat role, but Florence is unbelievably tacky. Think of Atlantic City, then drop it in Queens.. go to Venice instead.

 Too many people don't recognize those brave men and women who real keep us clean every day. Thank to all, we live in a clean space. Don't forget the take the odors from us and they not complain.....

Why don't the government officals start turning the trash to energy sources like many cities in the United States has done. Incinerators word be a good awnswer.

If organized crime is behind this mess then maybe the city, or government, should scoop up the trash and deliver it to their homes and offices if they know where they live or do business at.

You don't expect to hear this about Naples.  Maybe near a Bronx building, maybe on a Burma/Myanmar or Zimbabwe street after some disaster.  Not Naples.

I know humanity has helped destroy world stability, but this still feels as real as a cartoon.  This is an[other] urban tragedy.

Ah, Napoli, so sad to hear about your garbage troubles.  My first husband and I visited you many years ago and had not only good weather but a good time as well.  We went to the Isle of Capri which is so beautiful. Even then we were told to watch out for pickpockets but the people did not seem mean at that time, nearly 40 years ago.  Rome was not dirty either, and we loved the Coliseum and other sites. Florence seemed to have an unpleasant smell, actually, but what a lovely city and so much to do.  In summary, Italy's great but Northern Italy rocks!

as the saying goes see naples and die

I agree Naples is no longer a nice place to visit- nor is anyplace the US Navy calls home- USA get out of peace loving Italia, you are evil in this world, killing innocent people in Iraq. I am laughing seeing your country so weak economically0you are getting a small taste of what you have given the world.

Naples needs some work

I have lived in Naples for 2 years.  I arrived wide-eyed, enthusiastic about living the "Italian way of life" and totally open to getting to know a culture which is different (not better or worse) from what I know in the US. I am not a person who is put off by differences, but value the diversity found in our world.  However, the diversity found in Naples is beyond anything that should be accepted by a decent human being. Sadly, within 6 months of arriving in Naples, I have developed an utter disrespect for the Italian culture.  The trash problem is merely a symptom of deeper rooter problems with this society. Although it appears that Naples is the “epicenter” for these deep seeded issues, I have discovered the rest of this country tolerates and seems to condone a total lack of moral character and dignity.  I have discovered that greed is the most important motivator in Naples and Italy. Overwhelming greed, that causes a total disregard for others, the property of others and most importantly, the environment.  Examples:  Stealing from others is a common practice, even from your neighbors. Our house has been broken into and the police feel it was probably someone in our neighborhood. Everyone here must live in “fortresses” to prevent someone from robbing you of all your possessions.  This is normal here.   I know of 5 close friends (and my husband) who have been robbed or someone has attempted to rob them on the highway. This is not something I’ve read in the newspaper; these victims are people close to me. The Italians are also chronic litterers.  They finish their candy bar and simply throw the paper on the ground.  They throw bottles, cans, and cartons out their car windows to litter the streets and highways... this is not a lack of municipal trash collection but a total disregard for others. Greed. The Italians do not recycle because they see no personal benefit from going through the effort. Greed.  If you are standing in a line (queue) in a store or at the airport, be prepared for an Italian to simply walk up and get in front of you. Greed.  The way the Italians drive is simply a reflection of the sense that they must get ahead of everyone else.  Greed.   I have traveled throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East and have not seen another society with such a total lack of moral fiber. Sadly, I see no hope or “cure” for this pathetic culture.  The deplorable quality of life here in Naples is what the people of Naples tolerate and justly deserve.

It's hard to believe that this can happen in such a great country. Even harder to believe that is just north of the amazing Amalfi coast. Positano and Ravello are breathtaking destinations. Let's hope Napoli cleans up it's act.

This may be yet another harsh reminder that we all need to produce less trash and follow the 3Rs a bit more — reduce, recycle and reuse!

If you want to go to southern Italy skip Naples and head straight for one of the beautiful towns in Sicily - Taormina, Erice, Ragusa.  Naples has never been a nice city.  When my family lived in Northern Italy in the 1950's and 60's and traveled to Naples the Italians told us to be careful.

I, too, live in Naples, by way of the military.  I am married to an Italian.  Sadly, the entire area has become a sespool.  The wonderful food that was grown fresh is now tainted with toxic soil.  The mozzeralla is no longer good, the buffalo eat the grass grown in the toxic fields.  The trash piles up in the streets and gets shipped off to Germany at 50 percent more cost than the Mafia based groups import trash from Northern Italy for.  The Mafia clans have their fingers in so much of what goes on here.  They would love to build an incinerator.  They could then contract out for the materials and labor and then they would run it as well. This is why the normal citizens here don't want one (in fact they protest everytime a location is decided upon).  They know that all the illegal toxins brought in by the Mafia will be burned in the plants, furthering the medical issues that so many face already.  I agree with all who said to avoid this area, there just isn't anything here worth your time or money.  Go see Greece or Spain.

I'm a military member here in Naples who has been here for the last year.  I've lived all over the world and have no disagreement with what "An American Living in Naples" said above.
We bend over backwards to try to keep peace with the local Italians - but there comes a point where we just have to cut our losses and get the hell out of here.  We can't walk or drive without encountering stench, piles of trash and burning trash.  We're getting sick.  We can't breathe.  We can't drink the water.  We can't eat the food.  We're getting robbed.  And for what?  Why are we here in Naples?  There's not a person in leadership here who could give you a good answer.  We're here because we've always been here - at least it seems that way.  Do we have any ships left here?  No.  Honestly - what purpose do we serve here?  None.  And if someone can figure out a good reason for us to stay and continue to put up with this crap - please let me know.

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