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Jul 30, 2018 · The neighbourhood to the east of Naples' central station where the girls' early lives unfold remains anonymous, with the author referring generically to ‘the parish church’ or ‘the public gardens’. However, as the girls come of age and venture into the sprawling city and beyond, Ferrante’s descriptions become meticulously detailed and ...
- “My Brilliant Friend” Filming Locations
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While much of My Brilliant Friendwas shot on sets in the southern Italian city of Caserta, many exterior shots from the first two seasons were filmed on location in Naples. The sixth episode even takes viewers to Ischia, a handsome volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea reachable in 90 minutes by ferry from Naples. If you want to channel Ferrante’s ...
Rione Luzzatti
In the novel, the neighborhood where main characters Elena “Lenù” Greco and Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo grow up is left unnamed, although it’s thought to be based on the working-class Rione Luzzatti zone. Located to the east of the city center, Rione Luzzatti’s streets consist of Fascist-era housing blocks and unadorned architecture that, to some, can feel uninviting. But the area’s vendor-filled streets offer visitors an authentic look at life for average Neapolitans, beyond the well-heeled are...
Porta Capuana and the O’Buvero Street Market
Behind this well-preserved medieval gate is a bustling outdoor market that encapsulates the fast-moving daily life in Rione Luzzatti. Walking through cramped alleyways, visitors will overhear vendors bargaining in thick Neapolitan dialect and might glimpse local women hanging laundry, gossiping, and even arguing from their balconies—just as they do in Ferrante’s tale.
Il Pasticciello Bakery
On the centrally located Via Vesuvio, this old-school Italian bakery is famous for pagnutielle, a typical Neapolitan street snack made from eggs, ham, and cheese. The main characters in My Brilliant Friend often order similar pastries (both in the book and onscreen). Sample the traditional treat yourself for about €1 at Il Pasticciello.
Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte
Two episodes of the show’s second season are dedicated to the two protaganists’ summer in Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples (about an hour by ferry from Naples). Often referred to as the lesser-known Capri, Ischia is a popular vacation spot for Neapolitans and other Europeans who come for hot springs, wineries, fortresses, and pristine beaches. The island’s main town is split into two parts: Ischia Porto (where passengers arrive by ferry from Naples) and the slightly larger village of I...
Maronti Beach
This half-moon-shaped stretch of sand is the idyllic setting for two pivotal scenes from the series—it’s where Elena realizes her ability to swim and is also the site of her first kiss. Maronti Beach is accessible via a steep, winding road that can be traveled by car or on foot. Visitors can also take a water taxi from Sant’Angelo, a whitewashed village of gelaterías and ceramic shops, for about €3 each way. From Maronti Beach, the Cavascura thermal hot springsare just a short walk.
L’Albergo della Regina Isabella
Opened in the 1950s by Italian movie producer and magazine publisher Angelo Rizzoli, L’Albergo della Regina Isabella was Ischia’s first luxury property to entice celebrity clientele, among them Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Guests can book a “Following in the Footsteps of Elena Ferrante” package that includes a guided tour of the island, visiting locations described in the novels and a Ferrante-inspired creative writing workshop led by a literature professor. Prices vary.
Aug 21, 2019 · In HBO’s eight-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s first novel My Brilliant Friend (L’Amica Geniale), viewers follow the childhood friendship and rivalry of Elena and Raffaella (nicknamed ...
The self-contained Rione Luzzatti of the 1950s, when the girls are growing up, is a hardscrabble place that most residents rarely left. Some had never seen downtown Naples or been to the sea, just a couple of kilometers away. World War II had left Naples in ruins—the city was heavily bombed, and more than 20,000 of its inhabitants were killed.
Oct 21, 2024 · Morning: Visit Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, with beautiful beaches and historical landmarks like the Church of San Giovanni Battista. Afternoon: Take a train from La Spezia to Naples (about 5 – 6 hours), then transfer to the Amalfi Coast. Stay in Positano or Amalfi.
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Last stop, Ischia. Island very dear to Lenù, where she goes on vacation alone for the first time, a guest of Nella. "In front of us, across the road a hole all the way along the ponds that ran along the ponds. To the right lay the thread of a countryside without trees under a huge sky. On the left there was a tunnel with three mouths, but if ...
