Caput Mundi: Restoration of the Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda

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 involved biocidal treatment, cleaning, plaster and color restoration, metal element overhaul, aesthetic improvements, protective coating application, basin waterproofing, and water system repairs to preserve and enhance the fountain. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 356000. The conservative restoration and enhancement project involved a series of interventions aimed at preserving, restoring, and revitalizing the fountain. The main activities included biocidal treatment to eliminate harmful biological organisms such as algae, moss, and mold, thereby preserving the surfaces and preventing further growth; comprehensive cleaning of all fountain surfaces, including the removal of limestone deposits; plastering repairs and replacement, along with a colour scheme overhaul to restore the fountain’s original aesthetic; complete overhaul and restoration of metal elements—including brackets, pins, and decorative details—to assess and ensure their functionality and preservation; an overall aesthetic assessment to identify and address damaged or missing parts requiring intervention; application of a final protective coating on all surfaces to guard against weathering and wear; restoration of the basin waterproofing to guarantee watertightness; and inspection and necessary repairs or replacements of the final section of the water system to ensure proper functionality.