Netflix's new crime series Ripley concludes the most twisted story of Patricia Highsmith's world-famous protagonist in an all-new guise. The series was filmed largely on Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast, and locals now fear Ripley's will attract more tourists to the area, which is already popular with foreigners.
In the eight-episode limited series on Netflix, Andrew Scott plays the smart but morally questionable Tom Ripley (the 47-year-old actor is following in the footsteps of predecessors like Alain Delon, Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich or Matt Damon), and Highsmith. 1955, based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, and the story takes the viewer back to the dawn of the sixties. The most important location for the event is sunny Italy: most of the scenes were filmed on the beautiful Amalfi Coast, which is also very popular with tourists. the Watchman He is now writing about the fact that the hugely successful TV series may lead to a new influx of tourists to the area, and this has already sparked concern among locals.
The main destination for travelers may be Atrani, located in the northern part of the Gulf of Salerno. The crew recorded most of the scenes in this coastal village.
The Amalfi Coast in the Campania region – named after the small town that is the jewel of the region – is already one of Italy's most popular destinations, so residents don't want more tourists flocking to the area.
Antonella Florio, the owner of a local apartment house, told the press that holidaymakers on the Amalfi Coast were already causing more inconvenience. Florio is confident that interest in the area will only increase during the peak season. Luisa Criscolo, who also runs a hotel in Atrani, fears that tourists coming to the settlement will disrupt traffic.
The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the area's quiet villages, gorgeous beaches and luxury villas reflect the well-known 'dolce vita' sense of life, writes BBC. Anyone visiting the area can feel as if they are walking in a frozen land of time: the world of numerous historical monuments, small towns with an ancient atmosphere, cobblestone streets, medieval churches, lemon groves, old cars and pastel-coloured alleys. It will accommodate everyone. Another nearby fishing village, Praiano, located east of Positano, offers a similar tourist experience to that of Atrani mentioned above. But if you want to explore all the sights of the area, it is worth renting a car. In addition to the above, world-famous Naples and the ancient Roman city of Pompeii should not be left off your bucket list.
