The Italian government did not share Rosa's romantic vision. They viewed the island as a threat to national security and a potential haven for tax evasion and illegal broadcasting.
The platform sat 500 meters outside Italian territorial waters.
A storm eventually submerged the remaining ruins, which still lie on the seabed today. 🎬 Pop Culture Legacy The Italian government did not share Rosa's romantic vision
On May 1, 1968, Rosa officially declared the platform an independent state: (Esperanto: Esperanta Respubliko de la Insulo de la Rozoj ).
Esperanto (chosen to symbolize international brotherhood). A storm eventually submerged the remaining ruins, which
The story gained international fame recently through the 2020 Netflix film Rose Island ( L'incredibile storia dell'Isola delle Rose ), starring Elio Germano. While the film takes some creative liberties, it captures the rebellious spirit of a man who literally built his own world.
In February 1969, the Italian Navy used explosives to sink the platform. It remains the only "war" ever fought and won by the Italian Republic. The story gained international fame recently through the
On June 25, 1968 (only 55 days after the declaration), Italian carabinieri and finance police took control.