People sunbathe in a kind of green beach amid the skyscrapers called ‘Il Lido Bam’ located in the ‘Library trees’ park. — Reuters pic
It’s not the seaside, concedes 22-year-old student Mauro Manara Rossino. “But we’re nearly there, with some imagination!” Around 80 parasols are scattered across the park, with deckchairs spaced to respect the social distancing rules still in force since the virus lockdown began easing last month. The urban treat, an initiative of the park’s owner, the Riccardo Catella Foundation, is free for the time being — but next week punters will pay up to eight euros for their place in the sun.