Mercato Caramanico a Poggioreale

"Naples has many ope- air markets, but the best one is Mercato Caramanico, or The Shoe Market. It’s right near the Poggioreale prison, which Ferrante readers will recognize as the place where Pasquale’s father was sent after he was convicted of killing Don Achille. It is very close to the Rione Luzzatti. The Shoe Market has grown so popular that there is a designated parking lot and vendors selling food and drinks. Bargain hunters around Europe come to beat the crowds as early as 6:30 am. Nearly 600 stalls full of shoes, bags, and fabrics are open from Friday to Monday. The best deals are reported to be found at the beginning and end of the market. "