FAI Days: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium Tops Visits with Over 10,000

FAI Days: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium leads national visits

The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples emerged as the most visited site in Italy during the recent FAI Spring Days, attracting over 10,000 visitors. The free openings drew fans, locals and tourists, highlighting strong public interest in exceptional access to historic and monumental sites.

Attendance figures and other opened sites

In addition to the stadium's record attendance, other cultural assets in Naples saw notable participation during the FAI weekend:

• Palazzo D'Avalos: about 1,200 visitors;
• Villa Rosebery: roughly 660 entries (limited by official restrictions).

Strategy and implications for city tourism

The extraordinary openings are part of a broader effort to spread tourist flows across the city and to enhance sites that are usually closed to the public. City authorities are exploring ways to integrate occasional openings into permanent guided routes, aiming to relieve pressure on the historic centre and promote experiential, multi-node tourism.

Upcoming initiatives include rooftop walks on the Duomo, visits to the Cimitero delle Fontanelle and newly regenerated urban hubs that offer fresh perspectives on Naples' monumental heritage.

Practical tips for visitors

• Check the FAI calendar and book when required: many openings operate in shifts or have limited capacity.
• Arrive early to avoid long lines; prefer public transport for popular sites.
• Respect site rules (restricted areas, access procedures, photography limits where applicable).
• Join guided tours to learn about the history, architecture and monumental value of the sites.
• Verify accessibility and available services for visitors with special needs.

Why this matters

FAI Days make it possible to visit monuments, historic palaces and other monumental sites that are often closed or little known. These special openings raise awareness of local heritage and encourage sustainable, distributed forms of cultural tourism.