Show up by 6:30 AM or fight a dense wall of tourists, tripods, and aggressive selfie sticks. You only need fifteen minutes to toss your coin and inspect Neptune’s marble abs before the plaza turns into a total claustrophobic nightmare. Skip every cafe within three blocks; they are blatant traps charging triple for burnt espresso. Walk five minutes toward Via del Corso for real coffee. Hire a local photographer if you actually want a decent shot.
Get lost in the vibrant, narrow alleys of the UNESCO-listed city center. · Learn the secrets of the perfect Neapolitan pie from a local pizzaiolo.
