Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Villa Borghese - Egyptian Propylaea, masonry renovation and covering restoration, lighting enhancement

The restoration and enhancement project of the Egyptian Propylaea located in Villa Borghese aims at preserving and enhancing the artistic and historical relevance of the site. The interventions will include:

  • wall renovation to reduce humidity problems;
  • plastering renovation to restore the original appearance of surfaces and ensure their durability;
  • cleaning and wall painting to restore the walls to their original brightness, enhancing their decorative and architectural features;
  • restoration of roofing elements to ensure structural stability and protection from weather conditions;
  • lighting enhancement.

The ultimate goal is to preserve Villa Borghese cultural heritage, offering the public a restored and fascinating environment to explore. The project aims to ensure a long-term conservation of the Egyptian Propylaea, preserving their beauty and offering visitors a valuable experience.

Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Villa Sciarra – Fountains and artistic furniture. Restoration of the Fountain of Diana and Endymion and the Fountains of the Central Sector

The group of ten fountains included in this intervention are part of the central sector of the Villa:

  • Fountain of Diana and Endymion;
  • Fountain with lion protomes and acanthus leaves;
  • Tritoncini Fountain (small tritons);
  • Rustic fountain in the Exedra of the Months;
  • Oval Fountain;
  • Semicircular wall fountain;
  • Water chain;
  • Small rustic fountain;
  • Large rustic fountain.

The intervention will include the following activities:

  • securing of unsafe areas;
  • chemical and mechanical surface cleaning;
  • removal of limestone concretions;
  • disinfection and removal of invasive weeds;
  • reinforcement, testing and integration of plastering;
  • treatment of oxidised metal parts;
  • remaking portions of sculptures and lost physiognomic elements;
  • aesthetic overhaul;
  • application of final protective coating;
  • finishing the waterproofing of tanks.
Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: back wall of the Forum of Augustus

The intervention aims to guarantee the conservation of the monument and public safety, particularly in reference to the front on via di Tor dei Conti. 

The surface of the peperino blocks shows detachments and exfoliation of the constituent material due to direct exposure to atmospheric agents. The same elements of decay can be found in the seventeenth-century portal leading to the church, in particular in the group with the Annunciation inserted in the tympanum. 

Specifically, the following interventions will be carried out: 

  • restoration and consolidation of the stone surface; 
  • restoration and consolidation of stone and pictorial elements from the modern era.
Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Baths of Trajan - Underground Gallery - Restoration of the “Painted City” fresco

The work will be divided according to the needs of the different areas: • On the upper floor, investigations will be conducted to assess seismic and structural vulnerability through load tests. The paths and green spaces will also be improved, and a new lighting system will be installed. A reception area will be created for the public, equipped with seating, and the vault of the collapsed room will be restored. Vertical connections will be made between the upper and lower areas, and the masonry will be restored. Educational displays will also be created to enrich the visitors' experience. • On the lower floor, the room adjacent to the entrance will be arranged to create a reception area or bookshop. A footbridge will be built to connect the two parts of the building and new paths will be created. Archaeological excavations will be completed and the multimedia system will be upgraded upon completion. Restoration work will be carried out on the “Painted City” fresco and the “Great Mosaic” to ensure their preservation and improve their visibility. • A preventive biocide treatment will be carried out on the decorated surfaces and surface deposits will be removed through a cleaning operation. Consolidation and plastering will be carried out to preserve and restore the decorated surfaces.
Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Villa Sciarra - Belvedere complex with fountains, loggia and wall on Via Calandrelli

The project involves a series of works aimed at restoring and consolidating the monumental complex.
Planned activities include the clearing of invasive weeds and inspections to identify and secure unsafe parts.
A low-pressure washing will be carried out to clean the surfaces, and reinforcement techniques will be adopted to enhance the stability of affected surfaces and structures. The restoration will involve the surfaces, decorative elements, mouldings, “rocailles” and stone elements. Additionally, the water system of the Nymphaeum and the gush of the Vasca con Puttini will be reactivated.
The elements of the decorative apparatus currently preserved in the Capitoline Museums will be identified, recovered and restored to be reinstalled in the complex. The peperino covers, partitions and columns will be overhauled and integrated. Further activities will include the cleaning of the two entrance portals and the biocidal treatment of summit herms.

Roma Capitale
Sostenibilità

SUSTAINABILITY

Caput Mundi: Orange Garden - Belvedere and stretch of medieval walls

The project focuses on the overall enhancement and restoration of the Belvedere in the Orange Garden.
The overall aim of the project is to enhance and restore the site, preserving its historical and architectural importance and offering visitors a unique and accessible space.
A seismic vulnerability check of the Belvedere will be carried out and, if needed, a consolidation of the Savelli Tower that supports it. The medieval walls along the Rocca Savella Hillock will be renovated, with the aim of restoring the functionality of one of the historic accesses to the Garden. Lighting enhancement of the entire complex will be provided, creating suggestive atmospheres during the evening hours.

Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Restoration and enhancement of the Nineteenth-century Monumental Greenhouses in Villa Doria Pamphilj

Interventions will be carried out to recover the deterioration of horizontal elements, restoring their original appearance and preserving their structural integrity. Moreover, renovation of the plant system will be carried out to ensure efficient and sustainable operation of the greenhouses. The main goal is to enhance this historical and architectural heritage, converting the greenhouses in a place that can host cultural events, exhibitions and other multifunctional activities. The interventions will allow visitors to appreciate the historical and artistic relevance of the greenhouses, offering a unique and valuable experience in Villa Doria Pamphilj.

Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Restoration and enhancement of the Casino della Meridiana and consolidation of the balustrade in the Villa Borghese Garden adorned with herms statues

The activities will include the structural consolidation of the artefacts and a careful restoration of the frescoes and decorative elements. These interventions aim to preserve the cultural value of the site and promote its enjoyment through the organisation of guided tours and cultural events.

Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Restoration of the Fontana della Lumaca and Fontana della Palomba in Villa Doria Pamphilj

The restoration of the Fontana della Lumaca will include the following activities:

  • stylistic restoration;
  • reconstruction of the sculptural group of the lumaca (snail);
  • restoration of the perimeter profile integrity of the cup;
  • overhaul of the water system to put the original jeux d'eau back into operation;
  • lighting enhancement.

The restoration of the Fontana della Palomba will include the following activities:

  • conservative restoration;
  • removal of invasive weeds from the artefact;
  • cleaning of the surfaces;
  • restoration of the full functionality of the water system;
  • lighting enhancement.
Roma Capitale
Cultura

CULTURE

Caput Mundi: Villa Borghese - Pincio Promenade: upgrading of the area and restoration of historical monuments

The project focuses on the stylistic restoration of the Pincio Promenade so to preserve its artistic and historical value.The interventions will include:

  • repositioning of travertine covers;
  • renovation of brick masonry;
  • plastering restoration;
  • Viale del Belvedere floor restoration;
  • restoration of furnishings, like the travertine pillar balustrade and the metal railing;
  • reintegration of the stone furniture missing parts;
  • transport and repositioning of four decorative vases previously removed and stored in the Canonica Museum warehouse;
  • realisation of resin copies loaded with marble powder to add the missing elements;
  • revision of the water clock cast iron doors, with replacement of damaged glass;
  • lighting enhancement of the site in order to draw the attention to its architectural and landscape features.