Caput Mundi: Conservative restoration and enhancement of the Villa De Sanctis Columbarium 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 focused on restoring and securing the Villa De Sanctis Columbarium complex, strengthening structures and upgrading lighting with energy-efficient systems. Educational panels were added to enhance visitor understanding and appreciation of the site's historical and cultural significance. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 119000. The project for the conservative restoration and enhancement of the Villa De Sanctis Columbarium complex involved a series of interventions aimed at securing the safety and protection of the area. Preliminary checks were carried out on the existing structures to identify any critical issues and hazards. Appropriate measures were taken to strengthen and consolidate the compromised structures, preventing the risk of collapse or further damage. Regarding lighting, updated systems were installed to enhance and highlight the necropolis area and the Imperial Gatehouse of the Equites Singulares. To reduce environmental impact and ensure adequate visibility at night, LEDs and low-energy consumption lights were used. The inclusion of new educational panels provides information about the area through text, images, and graphics, illustrating the history, cultural importance, and architectural details of the structures. Overall, the interventions aim to preserve and promote the historical and cultural heritage of the area, offering a unique experience to visitors.