Via Anelli Wall, Steel barrier in Padua, Italy
The eighty-four-meter-long steel wall stood three meters high and encircled the Via Anelli residential quarter, creating a physical boundary in the neighborhood.
The wall emerged in 2006 as a response to rising crime rates and conflicts between Nigerian and Moroccan groups in an area previously populated by students.
The structure generated discussions about immigration policies and urban development strategies, drawing attention from international media outlets including BBC News.
The wall contained a security checkpoint and remained in place until authorities completed the evacuation and resettlement of 1500 residents from six apartment blocks.
Construction teams completed the entire wall structure within two days before its eventual demolition between September and October 2007.
Location: Padua
GPS coordinates: 45.41080,11.90420
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:29
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