With the onset of replicas of The brilliant friend on Rai 3 from 3 June, even Naples is preparing to relive the atmosphere of Elena Ferrante's famous novels.
Thanks to NarteA, fans of the novel can embark on a unique journey: the “Brilliant Fragments” tour that will take place Sunday 11 June at 11:00.
This literary itinerary guides visitors to discover the places that were the background to the story of Elena and Lila, starting from Piazzetta Olivella, near the Montesanto subway stop.
Discovering Elena and Lila's neighborhood
The district, although never explicitly named in the book, represents the starting point both of the lives of the protagonists, and of this extraordinary tour.
Here, in the beating heart of the novel, visitors can get close to the complex and fascinating reality in which the story of Elena and Lila unfolds.
The stages of the journey
The path of "Brilliant fragments" is not limited to the district, but leads the participants to discover those places which, in the novel, have witnessed the growth and transformation of the protagonists.
The tour goes like this:
- From Montesanto: The starting point of the tour, an important landmark in the novel.
- Through the Pignasecca and the Toledo axis: It is an area full of life and history, which leads to the discovery of authentic Naples.
- Via Chiaia and the Chiaia Bridge: An elegant and refined part of the city, which represents a world apart from the district.
- Palazzo Cellammare: One of the most important historic residences in Naples, which over the centuries has hosted famous artists and personalities.
- Piazza dei Martiri: The place where, according to the novel, the Solaras' shoe shop is located.
- Via Caracciolo: The last stretch of the tour, a road overlooking the sea, a symbol of freedom and beauty.
Among the alleys of a timeless Naples
This tour represents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a Naples that mixes past and present, a city full of contrasts, where art and history overlook every corner.
Just like the friendship between Elena and Lila, Naples shows itself in all its complexity and beauty, a city that continues to live and tell its story in the pages of a novel that has become a worldwide phenomenon.
Useful information about the tour
- Start point: Piazzetta Olivella, near the Montesanto underground stop.
- Reservations: Necessary, call 339 7020849 or 333 3152415.
