Caput Mundi: Conservative restoration and enhancement of the Via Livenza Hypogeum complex

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 project for the Via Livenza Hypogeum involves renovating the electrical system, assessing and conserving decorative elements, and performing careful cleaning and maintenance. These actions aim to preserve the site’s structural and artistic integrity while enhancing visitor safety and experience. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 60000. The project for the conservative restoration and enhancement of the Via Livenza Hypogeum complex will encompass a comprehensive renovation of the existing electrical system to ensure safety, functionality, and energy efficiency. In addition, a detailed assessment of the conservation status of the hypogeum’s decorative elements will be conducted to identify any areas requiring urgent intervention. Cleaning and maintenance activities will be carried out with the utmost care to preserve the delicate surfaces and original materials, using appropriate techniques tailored to the unique historical and artistic characteristics of the site. Overall, these interventions aim to safeguard the structural integrity and aesthetic value of the complex, while improving visitor accessibility and experience.