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.

It had its own Presidency and Departments (Finance, Internal Affairs, etc.).

The "Incredible Story of the Rose Island" (L’incredibile storia dell’Isola delle Rose) is one of the most eccentric and fascinating chapters in Italian history. It tells the tale of Giorgio Rosa, an idealistic engineer who decided that if he couldn't find freedom on land, he would build it on the sea. 🏗️ The Visionary Project

The platform sat 500 meters outside Italian territorial waters.

It featured a restaurant, a bar, a souvenir shop, and even a post office. The Conflict and Destruction