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After the success of the first season, the second part of the wonderful series also The brilliant friend, based on the novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, won the hearts of viewers.
We know very well that Naples, and in particular the Luzzatti Ward by Gianturco are the focus of the series, yet in the second season there is another very important place for our protagonists Lila and Lenu: Ischia.
Lenu's first vacation: a summer in Ischia.
Already in the first season, specifically in the sixth episode of the series, Lenu goes on vacation to Ischia, under the advice of teacher Oliviero, who tells her, "You are pale, you need to take baths, get some sun."
Having just arrived in Ischia, Lenù disembarks at the pier of Ischia Ponte. In the scene you can see in the background the beautiful Aragonese Castle. The young woman goes to the home of Nella Icardo, a cousin of the schoolteacher and owner of apartments she used to rent in the summer. Lenù will be able to stay at Mrs. Icardo's house in exchange for her service.
Mrs. Icardo's house is located in Barano d'Ischia, in the Borgo di Testaccio, more specifically at Giorgio Corafà Street, first via del Commercio.
From there, you can see in the background the famous Castle that sits on the top of the islet of Sant'Angelo d'Ischia, once a fishing village.
 Moving on in the episode, Lenù meets the Sarratore family, with whom she will go to the sea. In fact, all together, they pass through via Iesca, a very steep path from which they can reach the Maronti beach. However, the scenes filming our protagonists at the sea are shot in Sperlonga, in the Latium.
At the end of the episode, Lenu returns to Naples, embarking once again to Ischia Ponte, ready to rescue her friend Lila, involved in difficult situations in the Luzzatti Ward.
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Lila and Lenù together in Ischia
By the second season, Lila became a wealthy woman and as a result was able to go on vacation to Ischia with her best friend Lenù, finally fulfilling their dream of going to the beach together.
Lenu will be returning there for the second time but is no less excited, especially since she will be in the company of her dear friend. The two protagonists disembark at the pier in Ischia Ponte and are staying in the beautiful Villa Leone, in Panza, a hamlet of Forio. From their house it is impossible not to notice the village of St. Angel.
To join Bruno and Nino Sarratore, who had made Lenù promise to join him in Ischia, the protagonist passes through via Torrione and via Rome, located in the municipality of Forio, and then arrive at Cigliano Palace, where the boys are staying.
This building is dedicated to physician and homeopathy specialist Tommaso Cigliano.
In other scenes you can also see the Village of Celsa, as well as the Aragonese Castle, and finally there is also a shot on the provincial road connecting Barano d'Ischia with the Maronti Beach.
On the island ofIschia only two episodes were filmed, namely the fourth and fifth. Already in the sixth episode, the protagonists Lila and Lenu return to the Luzzatti Ward.
On vacation like Lila and Lenù: touring the most beautiful places in Ischia
With the advent of summer, what better place than Ischia for a'excursion? Retrace with us the places of the beloved series.
Starting from Naples, you can choose between ferry and hydrofoil. The destination will be Ischia Porto, about a 20-minute walk from Ischia Ponte where Lila and Lenu disembark. Once in Ischia Ponte, it is possible to admire the splendid Aragonese Castle, a symbol of the island ofIschia.
On a sunny day, it would be ideal to go to the beach, just like our protagonists. From Ischia Ponte it is possible to reach the Maronti Beach via bus or by cab or even rent a car or motorcycle.
The Maronti Beach is one of the most beautiful in Italy, about 3 km long, here it is possible to observe springs of thermal waters, such as that of Dark Quarry, which appears in the very episodes of the The brilliant friend.
Prefer a quieter day of relaxation? Then a walk around the island is ideal.
Always starting from Naples, you can reach Ischia by ferry or hydrofoil with destination the Port of Forio. From the Port, it is possible to go all the way to the center of Forio and then take a walk to via Torrione and via Rome, places through which our dear protagonists Lila and Lenù also pass. Then you can always proceed by pedi to Cigliano Palace, the summer home of Nino Sarratore.
Ischia offers so many wonderful places to visit and this is just one of the many possible routes. So what are you waiting for to land on this fantastic Campanian island?
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