If you’re looking for a way to cut through the city of Naples directly, your best bet would be to take a walk down Spaccanapoli. Perhaps the most famous road in the entire city, its name literally means ‘Naples splitter.’ Indeed, it seems to section off a large part of the city, in a way that no modern urban planner would have conceived of. This doesn’t really come as a surprise: given how old Spaccanapoli is, walking down this road is somewhat akin to taking a trip down memory lane. It is actually one of three decumani, or east-west streets, that belonged to the original plan for the Greco-Roman city of Neapolis. Its historic storefronts will put you in mind of a different era altogether. Even if you hadn’t planned to make your way there originally, you’ll immediately notice if you’re walking down Spaccanapoli: it is significantly narrower than many of the newer streets. This only adds to its sense of old-world charm, with the nostalgic local buildings beckoning to you like old friends. A route through Spaccanapoli is the special favourite of tourists looking for an authentic taste of the city, because it brings you past all the main attractions such as the Duomo and the Palazzo Venezia. So why not go for a walk?