For Better or Worse, Naples Always Amazes
In recent years, Naples has captured the world’s attention through books, films, and acclaimed TV series—yet this growing fascination has made it harder to imagine what everyday life in the city really looks like. As Naples becomes the most filmed city in Italy, where do we look for normality—if it exists at all?
Perhaps we should "go up" to Vomero, a peaceful, middle-class neighborhood often seen as detached from the chaotic heart of Naples. It stands in stark contrast to the city’s historic center, layered with architectural, cultural, and social complexities. But even Vomero offers new perspectives, revealing a Naples where ancient and modern coexist in surprising harmony.
While some areas continue to await long-promised redevelopment, others have benefited from bold, innovative projects that are reshaping the city’s future—transforming Naples into a hub that attracts talent, exports urban models, and reclaims its narrative on its own terms.
In This Volume:
• Paolo Macry on Naples’ “monarch mayors”
• Francesco Abazia on the U.S. Army’s influence on Neapolitan popular music
• Cristina Napolitano on the Neapolitan diaspora and the meaning of return
• Gianni Montieri on the city’s passion for football
• Alessandra Coppola on the cult of young victims—of the Camorra or the police
• And much more...
The Passenger: Naples offers an in-depth, multifaceted portrait of one of Italy’s most captivating and contradictory cities—forever in flux, forever astonishing.
Physical Info: 6.38 x 0.63 x 9.45 inches | 192 Pages | Paperback