A Tuscan tourist visiting Naples posted a video on social media showing his room in a newly renovated apartment.
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In the video, the man shows the furniture, the accessories and the terrace overlooking the city. But the real surprise comes when he opens a small window located low: the view is unusual, the apartment overlooks the inside of a church.
The video has been making the rounds on the web and has attracted the attention of several users who have reported it to the deputy of the Green-Sinistra alliance Francesco Emilio Borrelli. According to several sources, the church in question is that of Santa Maria dell'Aiuto, one of the monumental churches in the historic center of Naples.
The apartment is located in a historic building that was probably annexed to the church in the past. The small window, located at the bottom, allows you to see the interior of the church, with its naves, its works of art and its frescoes.
The video has sparked a variety of reactions on social media. Some have appreciated the unusual sight, while others have raised concerns about the privacy of the faithful who attend the church.
Borrelli announced that he will present a parliamentary question to ask for clarification on the matter. “I want to understand if all the necessary authorizations were issued for the renovation of the apartment and if the privacy of the faithful was protected”, the MP declared.
The case has put the spotlight on a delicate issue, that of the relationship between tourism and cultural heritage. It is important that tourism development does not occur at the expense of the protection of historical and artistic heritage and that citizens' privacy is always respected.
“The church is not deconsecrated, last May they even celebrated Holy Mass there”, explained one of the people who reported the incident.
A citizen reports that the church is not deconsecrated
“We have asked the Curia to verify the matter and intervene. This of the Bed and Breakfast It is truly a phenomenon that has gotten out of control. In many cases, the opportunities brought by tourism have given new life to the city and given many families the opportunity to make ends meet when before it was impossible for them.
Borrelli asked the Curia to carry out checks and intervene
In other cases, however, a wild speculation has been created that is unknown to the tax authorities, sometimes illegal and abusive, which does not encourage tourism at all and damages Naples and its citizens, those forced to abandon the houses in which they have lived for decades, because the owners have decided to convert them into rooms to rent, or those who cannot find accommodation to rent with prices that have skyrocketed.,said Borrelli.
Article published on 6 June 2024 - 10:54
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