The Historical Naples’ Waterfront and the Reconversion of the Military Locations: The Acton Dock, the Bourbon Dockyard and the San Vincenzo Pier
The refurbishment of Naples’ historical harbour zone provides an opportunity to replace the Military establishments that are situated there in the citadel zone around the Acton Dock. The latter was built in the second half of the 17th century and a number of additions, such as the basin and the dry...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Language: | Anglais |
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Méditerranée
2010
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| Online Access: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Summary: | The refurbishment of Naples’ historical harbour zone provides an opportunity to replace the Military establishments that are situated there in the citadel zone around the Acton Dock. The latter was built in the second half of the 17th century and a number of additions, such as the basin and the dry dock were added in the neighbouring area throughout the 19th century, when the San Vincenzo Pier was built and which the Navy continued to use. All the military buildings are currently in situ, but are not being used to their advantage. This highlights their potential for civil and touristic purposes, considering their proximity to the town centre. The objective of this article is to evaluate the historical Neapolitan waterfront reconstruction project based on the agreement between the Port Authority and the Architectural and Environmental Surintendence of Naples. This project, based on a historical survey and a thorough analysis of the built-up sea-front and coastal environment, was an appropriate starting point for a completely new reorganization of the citadel and a new connection between the town and the port in the years 2000. |
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