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Italian mayor seeks to block sale of Punta Pennata islet to wealthy investor

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Italian mayor seeks to block sale of Punta Pennata islet to wealthy investor

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  • An Italian mayor is determined to stop the sale of Punta Pennata, an islet near Naples, to a wealthy speculator.
  • Punta Pennata, described as a historical and natural gem, was recently listed for sale by Sotheby’s Realty.
  • Mayor Josi Della Ragione expressed the islet's cultural importance, likening it to Neverland, and aims to purchase it for the local community.
  • The islet is significant for its ecological value and historical relics, including an 18th-century cemetery and Roman military ruins.
  • Della Ragione plans to use the islet as an open-air museum for educational purposes if his administration can secure the funds.

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