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.
The demolition of two historical areas, "Piccapietra-Portoria" in 1964 and "Madre di Dio" in 1974, near Paganini's residence, left a lasting impact on the city and its inhabitants.