The Talented Mr. Ripley · Filming location
Ischia Ponte and the Aragonese Castle
In the story · Tom arrives in Mongibello
A real filming location. The seafront square of Ischia Ponte, with the Aragonese Castle on its rock just offshore, is part of Mongibello, the invented village where Dickie Greenleaf lives: Tom Ripley gets off the bus here on his first day.
Where to stay nearby
Book a hotel hereMap with prices from several sites
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- Day by day
- Free
Are you here?
Do the scene
A boat day from Ischia to Procida, the two islands of Mongibello
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More to do here
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More The Talented Mr. Ripley places nearby
Palazzo Malcovati (Dickie's house)190 m away · 2 min on foot
Bagno Antonio beach1.6 km away · 21 min on foot
Via San Rocco, Procida6.6 km
Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth the walk.
Aragonese Castle, Ischia
200 m away · 3 min on footLinked to the storyWhen Tom first arrives in 'Mongibello', the bus drops him at Ischia Ponte right beneath this castle.
Cartaromana Beach
870 m away · 12 min on footA calm sandy cove facing the Aragonese Castle, lovely at sunset.
Pineta Mirtina
970 m away · 13 min on footA shady pine wood full of myrtle in the middle of Ischia town, good for a cool walk.
Where to stand for the photo
From the start of the causeway to the castle, frame the rock and its fortress with the fishing boats below.
Getting there
- Address: Piazzale Aragonese, 80077 Ischia (NA)
- Transport
- Ferry or hydrofoil from Naples to Ischia Porto (about 1 hour), then a local bus or about 25 minutes on foot along the seafront.
- Access
- Public square, free. The castle has its own ticket and opening hours. Check before you go.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Where to eat nearby
Da Cocò
160 m away · 2 min on footseafood€€Seafood restaurant at the causeway to the Aragonese Castle in Ischia Ponte, near Palazzo Malcovati
Al Pontile
220 m away · 3 min on footseafood€€Restaurant by the old pier of Ischia Ponte, a few steps from Palazzo Malcovati, a Talented Mr. Ripley location
A Paranza Sea Restaurant
240 m away · 3 min on footseafood€€Seafood restaurant in Ischia Ponte with a view of the Castello Aragonese, a Travelers Choice 2025
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story