Walking with Mina Settembre: filming locations between the Sanità district and the Spanish Quarters

This itinerary will take you through a neighbourhood that for years was overlooked and marginalised, but which today stands as a symbol of renewal, entrepreneurship and quality tourism.
You will discover the places that form the backdrop to the story of the young social worker Mina Settembre, exploring the connections between the reality of the district and the themes portrayed in the series.

Along the way, you will also admire significant historical landmarks and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of a constantly evolving Naples.

Starting point: Piazza Cavour railway station (FS)
Estimated duration: about 2 hours 30 minutes

• Via Vergini and Palazzo dello Spagnolo

18th century
Walk through the lively streets of Via Vergini and admire the magnificent Palazzo dello Spagnolo, a masterpiece of Neapolitan Baroque, famous for its striking “falcon-wing” staircase.

• Via Sanità and Palazzo Sanfelice

18th century
Continue along Via Sanità and discover another architectural gem, Palazzo Sanfelice, an extraordinary example of 18th-century architecture.

• Piazza and Church of Santa Maria della Sanità

16th century
Visit the heart of the Rione Sanità with the beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Sanità, also known as “the church of the Monacone,” and the evocative Catacombs of San Gaudioso, a testament to early Christian Naples.

• Maddalena Cerasuolo Bridge

20th century
Cross this historic bridge, a symbol of Neapolitan resistance during the Second World War.

• Corso Amedeo di Savoia and Via Santa Teresa degli Scalzi

17th–19th century
Admire the views along one of Naples’ most scenic roads and enjoy a walk connecting the Sanità district to the city centre.

• Piazza Dante and Piazza Carità

18th–19th century
Explore these historic squares linking the ancient centre to the Spanish Quarters, where the next part of the tour begins.

• Spanish Quarters and Montecalvario

16th century
Venture into the narrow streets of the Spanish Quarters, setting not only of Mina Settembre, but also of the well-known series The Bastards of Pizzofalcone.

Flavours

• Fried pizza and pasta fritters (frittatine) in the Rione Sanità
• Babà and sfogliatella near Piazza Dante
• Cuoppo (fried seafood or street food) in the Spanish Quarters

Craft traditions

• Nativity scenes and figurines in Via Vergini
• Traditional Neapolitan souvenirs in the Spanish Quarters