Rome, Venice, Capri — the list of locations for the new Netflix series, Ripley, reads like the recipe for a bucket-list trip through the best of Italy. Patricia Highsmith was inspired to write The Talented Mr Ripley, 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.
Of course, Italy has long been a star of the screen. Its ravishing landscapes, trapped-in-time cities and rich traditions make it a perfect fit for anything from Hollywood blockbusters to food documentaries.
