It always rains in november

What: After flying around all night, buzzing incessantly, relief finally came when this evil fly met its demise. No violence was used, it died a completely natural death. And no, there was no memorial erected on the windowsill it died on.

Where: Naples, Italy.
What: The primary line of defence of the Castel Nuovo.

Where:Galleria de Umberto I, Naples, Italy.
What: Umberto’s Gallery was built in a period of urban renewal that followed a epidemic of cholera. It was designed by Emanuele Rocco and built between 1887 en 1891.

Where: Naples, Italy.
What: Scooters really are the weapon of choice in the Italian traffic scene. I think even the local Hell’s Angels ride them.

Where: Naples, Italy.
What: The quote ‘Vedi Napoli e poi muori’ - see Napels and die - is supposed to be originally said by Goethe. The imago of Naples has changed over the years, many believe it to be the modern-day mafia-capital of the world, causing this quote to have a more literal meaning. I didn’t meet any Cosa Nostra while there though.

Where: Underneath the entrance-doors of the Duomo di Napoli, Napels, Italy.
What: The cathedral of Naples is the primary church of Naples, and is dedicated to St. Januarius, of which the church houses a vial of blood. Standing underneath these entrance-doors you can see both the world inside the Duomo as the world outside it.

Where: Naples, Italy.
What: Castel Nuovo - the new castle - is the symbol of the city of Naples, built in 1279-1282. It was created as a royal residence when the capital of the Kingdom of Naples was moved to Naples from Palermo.