Already more than 1.2 million people have visited the Floating Piers

When the project was announced, forecasts were made that between 650.00 and 750.000 visitors would visit Lake Iseo in northern Italy to visit the floating piers. However, a lot more visitors came and there are still coming.  By the end of June, 1.2 million people had visited the Floating Piers, according local mayor Valerio Valenti.  

Valenti said that the project is a huge success for Lake Iseo region.  ‘The balance is very, very positive. This is a mega success. All were sceptical and almost nobody would have imagined such a rush of visitors in advance.’

And for the last weekend of the “Floating Piers” hundreds of thousands visitors more are expected on Lake Iseo between Bergamo and Brescia. The installation will be closed on 3 July at midnight.

Valenti also admitted that the infrastructure has come to its limit. But the commitment of the authorities and forces made it possible to meet this challenge. He expressly thanked also the people around the Lake Iseo, “their great courtesy and hospitality”  is an important part of the success.

The prefect was asked the question: “What remains of Christos work in the region after the project has finished?” “Physically seen – nothing,” Valenti said. He hopes, however, that in the future the same tourists who went to the nearby Lake Garda or to Lake Como, will now also come in the very attractive Lake Iseo region.

The Floating piers are recyclable. After the 16 days of installation they will be broken down and recycled. We say, “The” Floating Piers “are then destroyed, and they will no longer exist in this form, but they will remain in your hearts.”