The phenomenon of commercial decline makes its weight felt in the heart of Napoli, and the recent case of the closure of the Vanvitelli café al Vomero is an emblematic example of this. Despite theincrease in tourism and a constant demand in the food and beverage sector, the historic points of sale they seem destined to close their doors.
Another historic closure in Naples
This disappearance it is not an isolated event, but rather represents a tangible sign of one crisis which pervades various aspects of Neapolitan city life, From culture of commerce. It must be said that the case of Vanvitelli café comes after crisis of the well-known Fiorentino bookshop, another historian cultural reference point of the city.
Aggravating factors: closure of the funicular and competitors
A further contribution to this commercial decline is given by the closure of the Chiaia funicular, which had a negative impact oneconomy of the hilly neighborhood of Vomero, traditionally a hub of the city's trade. At the same time, the birth of new restaurant-pubs is on the rise, intensifying the pressure on historical shops, which close more and more frequently.
The residents speak
Gennaro New Year, Chairman of the Collinari Values Committee, expressed concern about the trend towards chiusura of others too shops and historic activities, such as Pepino perfumery and Ranieri pastry bar. With increasingly higher rental prices and decrease in daytime services, historical trade crisis it is a complex phenomenon that requires a concerted response by local authorities.
It's not just the historical and cultural heritage to be at risk, but also the economic vitality of neighborhoods. It is therefore essential that they are taken effective measures to support local trade, in a moment of transformations that are as rapid as they are inexorable.
