In the 16th and 17th centuries, Naples was home to several famous artists, including Caravaggio, Salvator Rosa and Bernini. But after a period of growth and industrialisation, things did not go as well for Naples from 1860 onwards. A large part of the city became impoverished after the departure of the wealthy and this gave the
Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia, more and more power. Italy and Naples have many beautiful places, but also places where you shouldn't come. Scampia is such a place. It's best to avoid this area.