There is a cityscape in Italy that resembles Kowloon Walled City, located in the southern part of the countryNaples (Naples) has one must-visit attraction: the fortress (also known as Mount Fortress), from which you can enjoy a panoramic view ofNaples.The first impression of the sweeping cityscape is that it strongly resembles a place in Hong Kong— namely Kowloon Walled City. The surrounding houses are colorful, but with tangled antennas and somewhat dilapidated buildings. Behind them stands a mountain reminiscent of Lion Rock, and there are quite a few ships docked by the sea, similar to those at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. No wonder my first glance immediately reminded me of Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon City. It takes about an hour to hike up to the top from the city center, and along the way, you can admire old-style residences, churches, and other buildings. For those who prefer not to walk, you can take the railway instead. The entrance fee to the fortress is only 5 euros, and inside there is also an art gallery to explore.
Fromthe streets of Naples, the street namedSpaccanapoli leads up to Mount Fortress and takes about 45 minutes on foot. The uphill walk along the slope involves many narrow alleys, and you’ll need to weave through markets within the streets, so reaching the summit takes quite some time.
Along the way, there are many traditional Italian shops nestled on Mount Fortress, including cheese stores, photo developing shops, and wine cellars.
The sun comes out, making the entire city clearly visible and bringing life and brightness to Naples, known as the “City of Sin.”Naplescity becomes vibrant and radiant.
This street is calledSpaccanapoli, a long, narrow main street that cuts across the ancient historic center of Naples, Italy. The name originates from its geographical feature, literally meaning “Naples Splitter.” This name has historical roots, as this long main street has long been a bustling marketplace for locals, where gatherings and festivals took place. Viewed from above, it seems to divide the city into two parts. This section of the city is known as the poorer district, andit features the original Greek-Roman style streets of Neapolis, with the southernmost part of the city called Decumani. The central main crossroads is now called “Via
dei Tribunali”; while the northernmost or upper part, Decumanus Superiore, now runs through Anticaglia and Via della Sapienza. The southern area of Decumani still houses many ancient Roman architectural elements such as statues and stone columns, and many of these structures are referred to by locals as the “grid of the ancient city.”
From here, you can see rooftops covered in TV antennas, with weathered building exteriors reminiscent of Hong Kong-style tenement rooftops in Kowloon City and To Kwa Wan. To the right, cruise ships and the harbor resemble the Kai Tak runway, and the mountain behind brings to mind Lion Rock.
The mountaintop in NaplesFortress
Until evening,the streets of Mount Fortress in Naples remain lively, with every shop bustling and cafes and bars filled with young people.
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