Il "mostro" di Fuenti. Una storia ambientale e di impegno civile

Post-war Italy's landscape faced systematic destruction due to unchecked urban speculation, exacerbated by the lack of urban planning and fragmented administrative oversight. This study highlights a specific case on the Amalfitana Coast: the 'Fuenti Monster,' an illegally built hotel that stood for three decades before its demolition in 2005, following relentless legal battles and civil protests. The research underscores the pivotal role of environmental advocacy groups, particularly Italia Nostra, in challenging such ecomostri (environmental monstrosities). Drawing on archival materials from the Fondazione Biblioteca Benedetto Croce and the Comune di Napoli, the study reconstructs this historical struggle, offering insights into the intersection of environmental degradation, urban planning failures, and civic engagement.

Caputi, A. (2022). Il “mostro” di Fuenti. Una storia ambientale e di impegno civile. Italia Contemporanea, (297), 141–170. https://doi.org/10.3280/ic2021-297007