Italiano
Almost twelve years of waiting, with the last three spent reinforcing that cliffside with nets and anchors, the one that collapsed on a group of tourists in 2012; 24 million euros to restore to the world that glocal heritage with its ancient history and breathtaking views, but fragile ‘bones’. The Via dell’Amore, the historic path perched over the sea connecting the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola in the Cinque Terre, is now ready to be reopened for public enjoyment.
Friday, July 26th will see the official ceremony attended by several ministers, reaching its most intimate moment in the embrace between the two communities, reunited after so long on those slightly more than 900 meters of wonder and awe; the following day, it will be reopened to the rest of the world. However, visitor access will be controlled and subject to a fee.
Expert climbers began working on the cliff in January three years ago. The project involved cleaning and securing 80,000 square meters of the rock face, anchoring 26,000 square meters of steel netting to large boulders, and installing 40 kilometers of anchors and rockfall galleries. Remarkably for Italy, the project is set to be completed on time, as per the contract, in six days.
A complex and spectacular interventionwith climbers hanging from the cliff over the sea, carried out by specialized companies who treated it like a work of art, ensuring maximum protection and respect for the surrounding environment. On July 27, the Via dell’Amore will reopen in all its uniqueness and complete safety.