Napoli

Napoli is one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich culture that saw several civilisations come and go, each leaving traces in its art and architecture. I think that's what makes the place so fascinating. As you walk though the streets you can determine the time period in which each building was constructed just by looking at the facades.

Each building tells a story and it is nice to see the progression of the city through the change in colours used, the detailing in the columns and ironwork, as well as in the windows and hardware used. The forms of architecture showcased in this city include Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque.

Despite all the history that lies in Napoli, the one major thing that ultimately attracts the crowds of tourists every year is their Pizza...

The humble pizza started out as a bakers tool where the dough was used to verify the temperature of the oven. It was then considered a dish for the poor and was only sold on the streets as it wasn't considered a restaurant meal.

So as you can image, lots of pizza has been consumed in the last couple of days...not to mention a copious amount of sweets! If you love your gelato, your coffee and your biscotti, you have to check out La Nuit. It's this funky little cafe near the Marina in Naples that stocks every Italian sweet imaginable!

I absolutely loved the decor of this place. It was such a stark contrast to what we saw outside and it really helped lift all the food on display.

My favourite feature was definately the image on the wall. The colours were so enticing and it definately broke up the stark white furniture, becoming a focal point as you entered the store.

I couldn't go past this Nutella filled pastry above. After all this eating in Napoli I am going to have to jump on a strict diet in Bologna so my body can get ready for a whole new food experience in Paris!