There were years of building speculation and of destruction of two historic districts of the city, the first in 1964 called "Piccapietra-Portoria" and the second in 1974 called "Madre di Dio" location of the house of Paganini; both events left indelible scars on the city and in the memory of citizens.
Over many years, there were discussions about building projects and destruction of two historic districts in the city: "Piccapietra-Portoria" in 1964 and "Madre di Dio" in 1974, both located near Paganini's house; these events left lasting damage on the city and its residents.