Caput Mundi: Centocelle Archaeological Park – Urban Ecomuseum

Caput Mundi Next Generation EU for touristic great events (Mission 1, Component 3, Investment 4.3)

Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan increases the number of accessible tourist sites in Rome, creating valid and qualified tourist and cultural alternatives with respect to the crowded central areas, as well as increasing the use of digital technologies, enhance green areas and the sustainability of tourism. The investment envisages six lines of interventions:
1. “Roman Cultural Heritage for EU-Next Generation”, covering the regeneration and restoration of cultural and urban heritage and complexes of high historical-architectural value of the city of Rome;
2. “Jubilee paths” (from pagan to Christian Rome), targeted to the enhancement, safety, anti-seismic consolidation, restoration of places and buildings of historical interest and archaeological pathways;
3. #LaCittàCondivisa, covering the redevelopment of sites in peripheral areas;
4. #Mitingodiverde, covering interventions on parks, historical gardens, villas and fountains;
5. #Roma 4.0, covering the digitalization of cultural services and the development of apps for tourists;
6. #Amanotesa, aimed at increasing the supply of cultural offer to peripheries for social integration.

The investment is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility by EUR 500 million and includes this project.
The proposed museum for Villa della Piscina is the first step in a broader plan to enhance several ancient settlements, highlighting their unique features. The project includes creating an information and exhibition centre to provide visitors with educational resources and deepen their understanding of the area's historical and archaeological significance. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 5750000. The proposed museum for Villa della Piscina represents the initial phase of a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing multiple ancient settlements in the region. This broader initiative seeks to showcase the distinctive and diverse features that characterize each historical site, thereby enriching the overall cultural landscape. The planned works include the development of an information and exhibition centre, which is currently in the design and planning stage. This centre will serve as a focal point for visitors, providing in-depth information about the history, archaeological significance, and unique attributes of the area. By offering educational resources, interactive displays, and curated exhibitions, the museum will enhance visitor engagement and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the site’s heritage, contributing to the preservation and valorization of the region’s ancient legacy.