In Naples, work has officially begun on the platforms connecting the America's Cup village on the Caracciolo seafront. This initiative not only represents functional infrastructure for an internationally renowned sporting event, but also marks an important step toward reopening the sea and making it accessible to the public for Neapolitans.
Flavia Sorrentino, Vice President of the City Council, emphasized that this project is the result of a long political and administrative battle to overcome restrictions and technical difficulties that for years have prevented free access to the stretch of sea off Via Caracciolo. After unanimous approval by the City Council and approval from the Region, Mayor Gaetano Manfredi's commitment was crucial in getting work started.
The stated goal is for the platforms built for the sporting event to become a permanent, public, and free access point to the sea, transforming the Gulf of Naples from a mere panorama to be admired into a space experienced by all without exclusion. This project thus represents not only a tangible legacy of the America's Cup, but also a step toward greater accessibility and inclusion of the city's natural heritage.
The Caracciolo seafront platform project
The new platforms represent an important initiative for public access to the sea in Naples.
- Goal of the project: Restore free public access to the sea for citizens.
- Political importance: The project is the result of a long political and administrative battle.
- Sustainability: The footboards are designed to remain even after the America's Cup.
- Social inclusion: The aim is to transform the Gulf of Naples into a space experienced by all.
