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Photo Blog - Naples Nativity Figurines

23/4/2013

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I am not sure if an eight hour visit to Naples is enough to do it justice. I have always been curious about this city but even the neighborhood names of Forcella and Spaccanapoli are to a certain extent off-putting... But we took the plunge via the very fast Frecciarossa train from Rome (1 hour ten minutes travel time) and did not regret it. True - Naples is quite dirty and rundown in places and one or two streets must be downright frightening after dark, but take the normal precautions, keep your fingers crossed and you should be quite ok. 


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Via San Gregorio Armeno has the feel of an Arab souk
There is a wealth of churches, palaces and museums but pride of place must certainly go to the most atmospheric street in town - Via San Gregorio Armeno. Here they make crib figurines all year round it seems, and not to get too bored the artisans introduce famous figures as well...at the height of his popularity, Barrack Obama was frequently depicted as one of the Three Wise Men. 


I have no idea where the figures below could appropriately feature in nativity cribs but here they are anyway....

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Pope Francesco
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Queen Elizabeth II
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
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Comic turned politician Beppe Grillo
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Angela Merkel
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The late and lamented Amy Winehouse
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Silvio Berlusconi and friend - enough said!
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Pope Benedict takes up early retirement...
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