Romantic cities, evocative landscapes and sparkling seas — Italy has long been many directors’ favourite star of the screen. Here’s how to beat the set-jetting crowds when it comes to its most popular locations.
, the book on which the series is based, during a holiday on the Amalfi Coast — and the new series looks set to inspire countless replica trips throughout Italy.
“Italian landscapes have always been a unique attraction for international filmmakers,” says film historian Nicola Bassano. “Some of these locations have entered the imagination of millions of viewers around the world.” Here’s how to see the most famous bits without becoming mere extras in the crowd — and how to glean authenticity in even the most overtouristed locations., the Italian capital has long been a hit on the silver screen. “It has always been a symbol of beauty, mystery and Italian-style dolce vita,” says Bassano., the Colosseum took centre stage as Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, took his final revenge in a bloody battle.
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