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Naples through Ferrante’s eyes
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Piazza dei Martiri
The square Piazza dei Martiri is where the shoe shop run by the Solara brothers was and where Elena secretly meets up with Nino. The square is easily recognizable thanks to the huge monument in its center with four lions at its base.
Piazza dei Martiri
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Parco della Rimembranza
If the sometimes feverish pace of Naples gets to be too much, head to the Parco Virgiliano, also known as the Park of Remembrance. Lila got married in this green oasis that has spectacular views of the coasts of Amalfi and Sorrento, Mount Vesuvius and the islands of Ischia, Capri and Procida.
Viale Virgilio
Viale Virgilio, Naples
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Via Mezzocannone
This street has several references in the books. The beautiful library is where Elena liked to escape to during her studies. She also worked in a bookshop here.
Via Mezzocannone
Via Mezzocannone, Naples
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Gran Caffe Gambrinus
Between Piazza Trieste e Trento and Piazza Plebiscito, this is a café where Elena goes with her daughters. A classic place that has been frequented by Oscar Wilde, Jean Paul Sartre, Gabriele D’Annunzio and Benedetto Croce.
Gran Caffe Gambrinus
Via Chiaia 1, Naples
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Lungomare Caracciolo
Elena glimpses the sea here for the first time.
Sea Garden
During her summer job as a babysitter, Elena would often take her charges for a swim at Sea Garden, a popular beach area close to the center of the city. Nearby is “Bagno Elena,” rumored to be inspiration for the name of the main character.
Posillipo
One of the wealthiest areas in Naples. Lila lives here after her wedding.
Gunnar Rehlin
Published: February 6, 2019
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