As my sister says you either love it or hate it. Naples is full of interesting places and is centrally located in my opinion. I basically stayed and went to places within 2 hours. Pompeii, The Amalfi coast (beautiful yet scary drive), Rome and some places I wanted to go to but could not due to time constraints or avaliablity of someone to go with (such as Capri, Procita and Iscia). I really enjoyed my time there even when I did not go from my sister's home. She lives near Cuma and the Arco Felice. I even drove down from Rome back to Naples due to getting stuck in Italy to the returning to standard time a week earlier than the USA. I have not have a more pleasurable drive in my life. I drove on the Autostrada and the only issue is you really need Euro or you can get stuck at the toll which cost 11 euro from Rome to Naples. I will write more on my trip to Italy in the future of the places I went while there.
Have been to Venice, but there are many other places there I would like to see: Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Milan, Assissi. I was impressed with the Food there, especially the gelato, and the smells all made me hungry.
Italy is so lovely place to live, I love to be there in Italy. Everyone which has romantic and artistic mind, would love to go there,its really wonderful place, everything was great.the food, weather and beaches.
I enjoyed Milan, but really enjoyed the heart and countryside in Vienna and Florence, I was able to visit a small town about 10 miles away and the people were really nice and friendly. The tiny little village, hamlet or town, whatever you want to call it was very fascinating in its own right. Firenza Italy and surrounding area is very unique and the architecture is beautiful. An old saying their is: "All roads lead to Rome" and that is true. Don't think of the Italians as Americans, because they are far from it. What our culture and background is, totally different, so do not be angry or shocked at their ways. THAT IS JUST THE ITALIAN WAY! Don't forget to try their Pizza and Spaghetti just thinking of it makes me hungry from it. Don't be afraid to travel off the beaten path-you will be surprised at what you see or hear.