Streetwise Naples Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Naples, Italy - Folding pocket size travel map with metro lines & stations Map – December 27, 2007

This is a very useful, laminated map that helps you get around the labyrinth of streets in the center of Naples. This map also includes smaller maps of Pompeii and Sorrento, and a larger map of the bay of Naples and the Amalfi coast. I would not have been able to see as much as I did, as easily as I did during my five days in Naples if I hadn't had this map. I believe, however, that the map needs to be updated: several stops on the subway lines, especially Linea 1, are not indicated on the map (e.g. Toledo and Municipio); furthermore, the map gives the impression that this subway line ends at Universita' when instead it continues to Piazza Garibaldi, where the main train station and bus terminals are located. Since the easiest way to get around Naples is on the subway lines, it would be helpful if all the stops were included on the map.

This is a nice compact durable map that fits conveniently into a large pocket. In theory it is the perfect companion to touring Lisbon by foot, tram and subway. Given that this is exactly how I used it, I have to report that the 2012 edition turned up to be deficient in two remarkable instances which (for me at least) calls its overall reliability into question. First, the 2012 edition doesn't show the Red Line subway going to the airport. At first blush, this is understandable since the airport subway station only opened in July 2012. However, the map includes a legend for subway lines under construction (a broken red line) but doesn't even show that the line to airport was under construction. Given that subway construction is measured in years and not months, this is a pretty big omission. Second, on the blow-up map the red line between Alameda and Sao Sebastio is simply omitted (while on the less detailed map this section of the line is shown). Lisbon isn't Tokyo-- there are only four subway lines in Lisbon and these sorts of omissions can only be attributed to careless and sloppy editing. Not a good sign at all.

This is just as excellent as the Paris Streetwise Map. It folds to 9" X 4" and uses every available space on back and front as it expands to 9" X 36".On one side 2 panels are devoted to a street directory Two panels show the Naples Area, giving the placement of the airport, harbor, train station and major highways in an overview. Five panels show the Centro Storica of Naples with major churches and museums shown and amazingly detailed street names very clearly printed.On the reverse, four panels are devoted to the harbor area. Two have insets of Sorrento and Pompeii with major streets and sites.3 panels show a topographical view of the Gulf of Naples, Amalfi Coast, and Gulf of Salerno, as far as Avelino on the north, almost to Paestum on the south. I am a map lover and this is a very satisfying map to give one one's bearings. Only wish it had insets for Positano and Amalfi. Sturdy and compact.

Overall quite good. My only nit is that, compared to walks in Paris, Barcelona and Budapest that my wife and I have done, Lisbon has great walkable neighborhoods with streets so close that they need their own inset map. I'm talking about the Alfama neighborhood, which is like a maze that makes the Gothic streets of Barcelona seem like wide boulevards. If you get this map, I would print a map of the Alfama neighborood or any walk through it - which is great - will get you completely lost.

I think Streetwise Maps live up to the old saying, "don't leave home without it". You can carry all the electronic devices with maps downloaded and there is still nothing like a slim as paper, laminated map to tuck in a cargo pants pocket. A paper map never loses its charge. It gives you the primary attractions, hotels, the streets and public transportation locations. I use these maps for whatever major city I visit. They hold up to pouring rain and never break on the folds. The print is also large enough to read easily.

This was definitely a useful guide especially once I arrived at downtown Lisbon but if you are not really a map reader and a bit of a novice like I was, another map will probably not go awry (like the map you could get from the hotel guest services and of course their help with directions). This map was also useful in finding the sites worth seeing (again once downtown) but overall I was glad I had it.

When we travel, we try to purchase a Streetwise map before we leave home. We found that maps you purchase or get for free won't last a week of hard usage, aren't waterproof and usually have tons of advertising to pay for maps. The free maps often omit streets that the map maker feels aren't necessary and overly emphasizes the advertisers locations. Another words, with maps, you get what you pay for.

I've always been a devotee of the streetwise maps, and this one is no exception. Naples is a tough town to navigate no matter your mode of transport, but this map is easy to follow, fairly detailed and, locations of interest noted. Handy size for pocket or purse, laminated and heavy so it doesn't get soaked or fly away in a breeze. Handy street index is helpful too.

Nous ne parlons pas du tout la langue et, ailleurs qu'à l'hôtel, peu de Lisbonnais parlent anglais ou français. Ce guide nous a été très utile.

Très bon produit et expédie en très peu de temps merci

Super map when you're out and about...no need to fold - refold etc...neat and tidy every use!!

As described, thank you.

How anyone can divide a city into such completely bizarre sections, I can't understand. This map is a complete waste of money. Reception at my hotel gave me a freebie which was ten times better. Lisbon is a lovely city but don't bother with this map - wait till you get there and there'll be plenty of free alternatives which do the job better.