Caput Mundi: Conservative restoration consolidation and enhancement of the Cistern of the Seven Halls

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 main goal of this project is to preserve and enhance the cistern's original architecture, ensuring its structural safety and historical value. This involves archaeological investigations, wall consolidation, and restoring decorative elements. Ultimately, the project aims to provide an engaging visitor experience, thereby boosting the area's cultural and tourist appeal.

This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 3230000. The main objective is to preserve the original architecture of the cistern, ensure structural safety, and enhance its historical and artistic significance. Key phases of the project will include archaeological and geotechnical investigations and detailed surveys to gain a thorough understanding of the cistern. Consolidation work will be carried out on the wall structures to ensure the stability of the entire structure. In addition, decorative elements such as frescoes and sculptures will be restored to return the cistern to its original beauty. A roofing system will be built on the terrace, and accessibility improvements will be made to allow more visitors to enter. Artistic lighting will be used to highlight characteristic aspects of the cistern, creating an atmospheric atmosphere. The ultimate goal of the project is to preserve the historical heritage and provide an engaging and informative experience for visitors, thereby contributing to the cultural and tourist enhancement of the area.