Caput Mundi: Restoration and preparation of the building in Via dei Cerchi, 9

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The interventions aim to improve the site's safety, functionality, and accessibility through the removal of outdated infrastructure, safety system upgrades, and structural consolidation. Restoration works will preserve the site's historical integrity, while new multimedia-equipped areas will support storage, work, and exhibition needs. Exhibit handling will ensure the protection and proper display of artifacts. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 1190000. The interventions will include the disposal and removal of infrastructure related to previous activities to ensure a safe and functional environment. They will also involve the adaptation and upgrading of safety systems in compliance with current regulations, including the installation or modernization of the electrical cabin. Conservation and restoration works will be carried out to preserve the historical and structural integrity of the site, alongside structural consolidation efforts to enhance stability and durability of existing constructions. Additionally, dedicated storage, work, and display environments will be set up, equipped with advanced multimedia systems for efficient storage, management, and easy location of materials. Finally, careful exhibit handling will be performed to ensure the protection and proper presentation of artifacts throughout the process. These activities collectively aim to improve the safety, accessibility, and functionality of the site while preserving its cultural and historical value.